Senior Technician (TransmissionSATCOM) for NATO with security clearance

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We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Technician specializing in Transmission and Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems. This critical role supports NATOs static and deployable CIS infrastructure by performing advanced maintenance diagnostics and repair of complex UHF/SHF radio and satellite systems. The successful candidate will be a key player in ensuring the operational readiness of tactical and strategic communications networks requiring a blend of deep theoretical knowledge and practical field engineering expertise. Significant Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is a core requirement of this position.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in performing 3rd level maintenance on all deployable and static CIS systems. Diagnoses troubleshoots maintains and repairs Transmission and SATCOM systems;

• Assists in performing overhauls modifications refurbishments and upgrades to transmission systems as directed by the supervisor;

• Assists in planning synchronizing scheduling and tracking of CSSC assets for corrective and preventative maintenance on all NATO CIS equipment based on Central Operational and Deployable Service Level Agreements;

• Assists in scheduling and tracking capability of CSSC activities supporting operations exercises projects static Communications Information Systems (CIS) and Deployable CIS (DCIS);

• Assists in directing supervising planning coordinating monitoring and reporting upon all technical work and ensures that all technical work is performed in line with Agencys industrial and/or military standards;

• Assists in coordination with Resource Management Branch (RMB) in regards to execution planning technical logistical and asset issues;

• Develops detailed analysis of system deficiencies and provides advice on technical solutions in line with existing standards to ensure operational readiness for all customers and deployable Operational Systems Owners;

• Assists and monitors assigned technical tasks efficiently to ensure that they can be executed and are in line with set target dates. Explains and provides system technical and logistical advice to senior management and initiates necessary actions to ensure that set maintenance and project targets are met;

• Assists with design and configuration documentation on assigned projects and systems including the required operating procedures and processes. Implements procedures tools and techniques for monitoring and managing the performance of systems under maintenance and provides official reports;

• Assists and monitors all CIS equipment discrepancies; fully identifies investigates documents reports and implements corrective actions in accordance with NCI Agency directives;

• Assists with Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets and monitors progress against agreed quality and performance criteria. Provides effective feedback throughout the performance management cycle to ensure optimum performance;

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Vocational training at a higher level in Telecommunications Electronics Electrical or Computer Engineering or relevant discipline with 2 years of post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience within the past 8 years.

• Basic knowledge of the following transmission related topics: Electromagnetic antenna theory; Energy per bit to noise power spectral density ratio versus Bit Error Rate; Effective Isotropic Radiated Power calculations; Fourier analysis; Phase Vector and Spectrum analysis; Various modulation techniques; Error coding theory; Fresnel zones.

• Basic mechanical and electrical engineering skills for deployable terminals; Elevation and Azimuth motor drives servo drives mechanical and electrical sensors and transducers;

• Basic Fibre Optic measurements techniques knowledge Single Mode and Multi-mode on industrial and/or military tactical cabled networks;

• Understanding IP basics of Local and Wide Area Networking;

• Experience in reading complex system diagrams (electrical and mechanical) and fault finding techniques in Ultra High Frequency and Super High frequency band based deployable transmission systems;

• Fault finding experience in complex HF VHF UHF and SHF based transmission systems including systems with various antenna configurations;

• Experience in recognizing digital Modulation Techniques: Phase Frequency and Amplitude Shift Keying and various Analogue and Angle Modulation Techniques;

• Experience in performing measurements on antenna and sub-units;

• Experience in configuring data test equipment to test radio based transmission systems in line with IP protocols and Data communication protocols;

• Reconfiguring satellite systems in line with provided parameters Timing Error coding modulation Data rate Bandwidth Frequency Offsets;

• Applying Non Ionizing Radiation safety measurements;

• Advanced understanding of power cabling and associated sub-systems grounding and bonding copper based structured cabling an advanced understanding of fibre based structured cabling working understanding of fibre optic modems line drivers media convertors;

• Good working knowledge of system network troubleshooting techniques utilising complex and diverse test equipment and software tools.

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