Communications Engineering Technician IV (NITE)

Systems Application & Technologies•Virginia Beach, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking a Communications Engineering Technician IV to support the Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA. This role involves maintaining all systems, communications equipment, and associated components. SA-TECH is a DoD contractor with a 35-year history of supporting complex programs, known for high-quality services and customer satisfaction. The NITE program focuses on developing, integrating, managing, and supporting a continuous, multi-domain, Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training platform.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Formal classroom education equivalent to Navy "C" School or vocational school with formal training in the field of electronic equipment maintenance and/or communications security (COMSEC).
Minimum position-specific training required includes URC-200, URC-721 and URC-117.
Must meet the DOD 8570 certifications and requirements for IAT Level 1.
May be required to maintain current COMSEC certification.
May be requested to be qualified to conduct tower climbing operations.
May be required to obtain & maintain a current Security+ certification (Maintenance).
Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

Cross-train and qualify to operate other range systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate preventative maintenance on all Systems and Communication equipment.
Perform complex troubleshooting, isolate malfunctions, repair equipment to the component level, and incorporate engineering changes.
Work requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system diagnostics and circuits.
Exercise independent judgment on tasks such as making circuit and waveform analyses, and tracing relationships in signal flow.
Use complex test instruments, such as pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, distortion analyzers, site masters and computer analytical equipment.
Accurately document maintenance actions in IEMS.
Write and review Work Instructions and procedures for all System and Communication Equipment.
Perform organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance on assigned equipment and assist other range technicians as required.
Perform corrosion control on all towers and all other communications equipment as required.
Operate all Systems, Communications equipment and all associated components.
Coordinate frequency usage on all Systems and Communication equipment.
Work requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system and basic network operations.
Exercise independent judgment on tasks that support government customer.
Ensure all personnel are assigned to tasks for which they are qualified.
Identify training requirements and monitor training accomplishments.
Interface with other technicians to ensure coordination of requirements, services and tasking.
Support special tests, evaluations, equipment relocations, and new equipment installations as required including all communication systems.
Coordinate integration efforts with associate contractors.
Ensure all configuration changes pursuant to the duties of this position are documented and approved IAW established processes.
Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
Responsible for adhering to environmental, safety, and health standards related to the work activity, including the wearing of all personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must cease work and notify lead, supervisor, or manager of all unsafe conditions.
Complete all assigned training to include, but not limited to, monthly training assigned in SharePoint, government-assigned training in TWMS, and all other non-recurring training as assigned.
Accurately document work performed in Deltek for parent company and prime contractor.
Cross-train and qualify to operate other range systems.
May be required to travel up to 20% in performance of work, government joint travel regulations are applicable to all travel.
Work is scheduled by the manager or supervisor based on mission schedule and fleet requirements.
Mission support may require shifting of schedules to accommodate fleet readiness.
Must be operationally qualified at designated tech level within six months of hiring or promotion.
Other duties as assigned by the Communications Coordinator/Lead.