Electronic Technician A – Range Communications

Amentum•Cape Canaveral, FL

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Electronic Technician A – Range Communications to support the Space Force Range contract. Key Responsibilities Perform technical duties in operating, troubleshooting, testing, repairing, calibration, installation and inspection of communications and other mission systems, infrastructure, associated test equipment and other related interfacing systems Test and evaluate installations and repairs to ensure accuracy, compatibility and ensure all order/service requirements are fulfilled Perform corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, operations, alignment and installation of (data, voice, video, network and other) distribution systems and the associated end instruments/devices Responsible for Property Inventory, Control of Supply Parts and Tools, and Quality Assurance Quickly evaluate trouble issues, find the root cause and correct the problem or refer the issue to a higher level Maintain Station and Operation Logs, documentation, and records Work with Electro Static Sensitive (ESD) devices and confirm to ESD safety practices Provide accurate REMEDY and IMDS (Trouble Ticket tracking databases) preventative and corrective action reports Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations, maintenance, and launch support Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two-year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of two years as an Electronic Technician B or five years of electronic technician experience related to the systems, subsystems and operations required to maintain communications systems Advanced understanding of test, diagnostic, and measurement equipment to include: RF test equipment, Fireberds, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, RF Power Meters, and Network Analyzers Advanced understanding of data transport systems/network (2.4 kbps – DS-3 broadband multiplexers) including ATM and IP network architecture Advanced understanding of following security protocols and procedures Advanced troubleshooting skills Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Current experience (within the last 10 years) working on one or more of the following systems: TMS-3000, FCC-100s, Orion DRCS, KU Band Satellite Communications, ATM Technology, WANIU, IDNX, Timeplex, Alcatel Microwave and HD-SDI Video Current experience (within the last 10 years) working on the following test equipment: Oscilloscope, Fireberd or T-Berd data analyzers Current experience (within the last 10 years) working with various long-haul circuit technologies to include T-1, DS-3, OC-12, OC-48, various encryption devices and IP Networking equipment Experience routing, fabricating various types of cabling/connectors and installing equipment, preferred Advanced analytical and problem solving skills Advanced oral and written communication skills Proficient ability to understand and interpret schematic diagrams and circuit cards Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public Additional Eligibility Qualifications 8140 certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of start date Periodically move, transport, install and position equipment weighing up to 40 pounds Periodically ascend/descend, and traverse work areas at heights of approximately 20 feet or more Occasional local travel between Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Patrick Space Force Base, Kennedy Space Center and the Jonathan Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex in Jupiter, FL. The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship Valid U.S. Driver’s License Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement Compensation Details: $48.45 Original Posting: 03/31/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Requirements

AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two-year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of two years as an Electronic Technician B or five years of electronic technician experience related to the systems, subsystems and operations required to maintain communications systems
Advanced understanding of test, diagnostic, and measurement equipment to include: RF test equipment, Fireberds, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, RF Power Meters, and Network Analyzers
Advanced understanding of data transport systems/network (2.4 kbps – DS-3 broadband multiplexers) including ATM and IP network architecture
Advanced understanding of following security protocols and procedures
Advanced troubleshooting skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Current experience (within the last 10 years) working on one or more of the following systems: TMS-3000, FCC-100s, Orion DRCS, KU Band Satellite Communications, ATM Technology, WANIU, IDNX, Timeplex, Alcatel Microwave and HD-SDI Video
Current experience (within the last 10 years) working on the following test equipment: Oscilloscope, Fireberd or T-Berd data analyzers
Current experience (within the last 10 years) working with various long-haul circuit technologies to include T-1, DS-3, OC-12, OC-48, various encryption devices and IP Networking equipment
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Proficient ability to understand and interpret schematic diagrams and circuit cards
Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Experience routing, fabricating various types of cabling/connectors and installing equipment, preferred
8140 certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of start date

Responsibilities

Perform technical duties in operating, troubleshooting, testing, repairing, calibration, installation and inspection of communications and other mission systems, infrastructure, associated test equipment and other related interfacing systems
Test and evaluate installations and repairs to ensure accuracy, compatibility and ensure all order/service requirements are fulfilled
Perform corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, operations, alignment and installation of (data, voice, video, network and other) distribution systems and the associated end instruments/devices
Responsible for Property Inventory, Control of Supply Parts and Tools, and Quality Assurance
Quickly evaluate trouble issues, find the root cause and correct the problem or refer the issue to a higher level
Maintain Station and Operation Logs, documentation, and records
Work with Electro Static Sensitive (ESD) devices and confirm to ESD safety practices
Provide accurate REMEDY and IMDS (Trouble Ticket tracking databases) preventative and corrective action reports
Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations, maintenance, and launch support
Perform other duties as assigned