Cable Fabrication Technician

Geodesicx Inc•North Charleston, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Geodesicx, Inc. is looking for a Cable Fabrication Technician to join our team in the Charleston, SC area. This role requires proficiency in MIL-STD cable fabrication, including assembly and soldering of various cabling types. The technician will be responsible for reading and understanding technical documentation, configuring and troubleshooting USMC communications systems, and applying knowledge of electrical systems and circuits. A strong understanding of tactical communications best practices for vehicle integration, including grounding, bonding, cable management, component installation, electrical safety, and system troubleshooting, is essential. Familiarity with USMC publications and technical documentation is also required. The role involves the safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment, including RF test equipment. Effective communication and physical fitness for tasks like lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces are important.

Requirements

Proficient with MIL-STD cable fabrication.
Capability to assemble/solder communications cabling, RF cabling, power, networking, and other multi-conductor cabling.
Capability to read and understand technical documentation, cable assembly drawings and schematics for complex or multi-system architecture.
Experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting a variety of current fielded USMC communications systems.
A solid understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and related codes.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of tactical communications best practices for vehicle integration: Grounding/Bonding, Cable management, Component installation/removal, Electrical safety, System Troubleshooting.
Familiarity with technical content required to produce or work with Modification Instructions (MIs), Technical Instructions (TIs), Technical Manuals (TMs), Component Parts List / SL-3, Bill of Materials (BOM), Interface Control Document (ICD).
Proficiency with hand tools.
Familiarity with electrical equipment and testing instruments.
Understanding of safe operation of shop hand tools and power tools.
A strong understanding of electrical safety practices and regulations.
Experience with operation of RF test equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting (Insulation tester resistance meter (Megger), multi-meter).
Effective communication with clients, supervisors, and other team members.
Ability to lift, climb, and work in confined spaces.
U.S. DoD security clearance at a level of SECRET is required.

Nice To Haves

Operational knowledge of USMC voice and data modes of communication to include UHF, VHF, HF, SATCOM, SINCGARS, ANW2.
Operational knowledge of the USMC Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV).
Experience with configuring, operating, and troubleshooting USMC voice and data radios and vehicular radio configurations, specifically: RT-2034C, AN/VRC-138, RT-2060.
Experience with configuring, operating, and troubleshooting Harris RF-7800i Inter Communications Set (ICS).
Experience with configuration, operating, and troubleshooting the Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) / Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS).
Attended MIL-STD-2003 training.
IPC 620 Certified.

Responsibilities

Assemble/solder communications cabling, RF cabling, power, networking, and other multi-conductor cabling according to MIL-STD standards.
Read and understand technical documentation, cable assembly drawings, and schematics for complex or multi-system architecture.
Configure, operate, and troubleshoot a variety of current fielded USMC communications systems.
Apply a solid understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and related codes.
Diagnose and fix electrical issues using strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Implement tactical communications best practices for vehicle integration, including grounding/bonding, cable management, component installation/removal, electrical safety, and system troubleshooting.
Produce or work with technical documents and USMC publications such as Modification Instructions (MIs), Technical Instructions (TIs), Technical Manuals (TMs), Component Parts List / SL-3, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Operate hand tools and electrical equipment and testing instruments.
Safely operate shop hand tools and power tools.
Adhere to electrical safety practices and regulations.
Operate RF test equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting, including insulation tester resistance meters (Megger) and multi-meters.
Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and team members.
Perform tasks requiring lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces.