RFSATCOM Tech

RF/SATCOM Tech

About the job

The ACCOM Radio Frequency (RF) / Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Technician is responsible installing, sustaining, troubleshooting, and repairing standard radio frequency wireless, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, wideband, ground-based satellite, and encryption transmission devices. Included are multiple waveform systems operating across the spectrum, keying and signal devices, telemetry, and instrumentation systems.

• Assembles, connects, secures, and interconnects components such as transmitters, power supplies, and antenna assemblies.
• Resolves installation, repair, and modification problems associated with communications equipment.
• Employs orbiting communication satellite, line-of-sight, and tropospheric scatter techniques.
• Conducts tests to restore and maintain systems.
• Uses layout drawings, schematics, and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems and ensure equipment is properly positioned.
• Analyzes construction and operating characteristics of equipment to determine source of malfunction.
• Performs intricate alignment and calibration procedures to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
• Reviews and ensures compliance with maintenance management publications and procedures.
• Enforces safety standards for system maintenance activities.
• Checks installed and repaired components for compliance with technical publications.
• Maintains inspection and maintenance records.
• Posts entries on maintenance and inspection records.
• Records meter readings and other pertinent data in equipment logs.
• Completes maintenance data collection forms.
• Requisitions, accounts for, and turns in supplies and material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge in maintaining the following systems but not limited to: CM-200, CM-300, GRC-171 & 211, GRR-23/24 PCAS, GRT-21/22, PRC-117, RT-1319, TRC-176, URC-200, EPLRS radio, AN/TRC-214, Joint Radio Relay (JR2), Cornet TVCS-L, LHSC, RT9000D, 721S-1, ALE, Have Quick, SINCGARS, KY-100, VSAT VRC-103.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
  

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal electronics training such as: military technical training school, vocational college, and/or four (4) year electronics apprentice program with experience in electronics equipment the technician will maintain.
• Ability to obtain Minimum IAT Level II certification
• Familiarity with deployable communications systems.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance. (Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance)
  

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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