Engineering Technician – TIGS Field Engineering & Sustainment

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Engineering Technician to support our client and will apply adept technical knowledge and practical engineering concepts processes and methods to the integration testing implementation maintenance troubleshooting documentation and sustainment of complex hardware software RF networking and integrated product solutions supporting the Tactical Integrated Ground System (TIGS) and related Department of Defense missions.

This position provides hands-on technical support across depot laboratory field and operational environments. The Engineering Technician supports system deployment and installation operational checkout acceptance testing fault isolation repair and refurbishment validation configuration verification technical documentation and customer training. The position interfaces directly with Engineering Product Support Government customers operators maintainers OEMs and vendor support organizations to maintain technical knowledge and resolve complex system problems.

The ideal candidate is an experienced SATCOM and systems integration professional capable of rapidly diagnosing and restoring mission-critical communications systems in CONUS and OCONUS environments while also serving as a trusted technical advisor and instructor to Government customers and contractor teammates.

Responsibilities:

System Integration Deployment & Operational Support

Lead and support deployment installation integration setup and operational checkout of TIGS and related tactical or strategic communications systems.

Support prototype integration demonstrations engineering evaluations operational testing and fielding activities.

Integrate hardware software RF networking antenna timing power and environmental-control subsystems into complete operational solutions.

Provide responsive field engineering support to diagnose and restore mission-critical communications capability.

Support development and operational exercises system recovery efforts and other customer-directed technical activities.

Troubleshooting Maintenance & Repair

Diagnose complex system and component failures using electrical schematics OEM technical manuals engineering drawings technical procedures and system documentation.

Perform fault isolation and root cause analysis across RF communications signal distribution networking antenna power environmental-control and timing subsystems.

Perform corrective and preventive maintenance and support repair-versus-replace recommendations as required.

Perform cable fabrication connector repair soldering weatherization continuity testing and related hands-on repair activities.

Perform calibration support sweep testing inspection and validation of RF cables waveguide assemblies and communications hardware.

Coordinate with OEM and vendor technical support organizations to resolve technical problems and maintain current system knowledge.

RF Electrical & Network Test

Conduct RF performance verification and fault isolation using spectrum analyzers network analyzers signal generators oscilloscopes multimeters network test equipment and other RF/electrical test equipment.

Verify signal paths RF performance network connectivity timing and subsystem interfaces against technical requirements and approved configurations.

Support acceptance testing and post-repair validation of SATCOM and integrated communications equipment.

Document test results discrepancies corrective actions and final system status.

Depot Sustainment & Configuration Validation

Perform depot-level validation troubleshooting acceptance testing and return-to-service verification following repair or refurbishment.

Support system inspections maintenance planning configuration validation and readiness assessments.

Verify installed hardware software cabling interfaces and configuration status against approved technical baselines.

Document maintenance actions corrective actions configuration status and unresolved technical risks in established program systems and records.

Support engineering change implementation technology refresh modification and sustainment activities as directed.

Technical Documentation & Engineering Support

Provide technical analysis and support for the design development integration testing documentation implementation and sustainment of hardware software and integrated product solutions.

Author review and improve technical procedures maintenance instructions troubleshooting guides test procedures and training materials.

Capture field observations and operator feedback and translate them into actionable engineering sustainment and training recommendations.

Provide technical guidance and recommendations to Engineering Product Support and Government stakeholders based on system performance and field experience.

Customer Training & Technical Instruction

Deliver over-the-shoulder technical training maintenance instruction and operator familiarization during field support missions.

Develop and deliver formal or informal training for operators maintainers and technical personnel.

Support Train-the-Trainer events and institutional training activities.

Evaluate operator and maintainer proficiency and provide technical mentorship when required.

Communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical Government stakeholders.

Customer Interface & Team Coordination

Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert for SATCOM troubleshooting systems integration and sustainment activities.

Coordinate directly with Government customers Engineering Product Support field support personnel laboratories and vendor/OEM representatives.

Support customer briefings technical reviews demonstrations problem-solving sessions and readiness discussions.

Provide technical leadership during field deployments and time-sensitive system recovery activities.

Maintain compliance with established maintenance standards operational procedures cybersecurity requirements and Government requirements.

Technical Competencies:

MILSATCOM and Tactical SATCOM; TIGS / MIGS system integration and sustainment; RF communications and signal distribution.

Satellite payload and space operations; systems integration and operational checkout; depot maintenance and field service engineering.

Acceptance testing configuration validation root cause analysis fault isolation corrective and preventive maintenance.

Spectrum analyzers network analyzers signal generators oscilloscopes multimeters T-BERD test equipment and RF/electrical test methods.

Electrical schematics technical documentation cable fabrication RF connector repair continuity testing and waveguide maintenance.

Windows Linux TCP/IP networking customer training technical instruction evaluation mentorship and cross-functional Government support.

Qualifications:

Required:

Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience supporting U.S. Army Department of Defense SATCOM telecommunications space operations field engineering system integration maintenance or comparable technical missions.

Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying integrating maintaining troubleshooting testing and sustaining complex communications or integrated electronic systems.

Demonstrated experience with tactical and/or strategic SATCOM systems RF communications signal distribution and associated subsystems.

Experience performing fault isolation and root cause analysis using electrical schematics OEM technical manuals engineering documentation and test procedures.

Hands-on experience using RF and electrical test equipment such as spectrum analyzers network analyzers signal generators oscilloscopes multimeters T-BERD or comparable network test equipment.

Experience performing operational checkout acceptance testing post-repair validation configuration validation corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance.

Experience with cable fabrication RF connectors soldering continuity testing and related communications hardware repair activities.

Experience supporting customer operators and maintainers through technical instruction over-the-shoulder training troubleshooting assistance and technical mentorship.

Experience authoring or improving technical procedures maintenance documentation troubleshooting guidance and/or training materials.

Working knowledge of Windows Linux and TCP/IP networking in integrated communications environments.

Ability to travel and deploy in support of CONUS and OCONUS customer missions including short-notice field support when required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface professionally with Government customers engineers technicians operators and vendor support organizations.

Active TS/SCI security clearance.

CompTIA Security certification.

Desired:

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Engineering Technology Telecommunications Electronics or a related technical discipline; relevant military technical education and extensive directly applicable experience may be considered where permitted by the labor category.

Direct experience with Tactical Integrated Ground System (TIGS) and/or Mobile Integrated Ground Suite (MIGS) systems.

Experience supporting Army tactical communications MILSATCOM space control ISR sensor or networked mission systems.

Experience supporting depot maintenance repair/refurbishment system recovery and field service engineering activities.

Experience integrating prototype capabilities into operational environments and supporting demonstrations operational tests or customer acceptance events.

Experience serving as a technical lead Subject Matter Expert evaluator instructor or Train-the-Trainer lead.

Experience with satellite payload operations Advanced Space Control Systems timing systems waveguide maintenance and RF signal-path troubleshooting.

Familiarity with Government maintenance configuration management technical documentation readiness reporting and sustainment processes.

Military technical training in satellite communications satellite systems/network coordination space control or comparable communications specialties.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: