Engineering Technician II

CACI•Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

2d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

CACI International Inc. has a great opportunity for a MILSATCOM Engineering Technician (ET) to provide Mission Essential support to the Satellite Control Network Tracking Station Operations Remote Site and Mission Partners (STORMS) contract which operates and maintains two MILSATCOM terminals at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.

Requirements

Experience in troubleshooting at a system and circuit card / module level, coordinating and participating in RF and telecommunications troubleshooting efforts, and customer service for the Department of Defense.
Background in operations and maintenance of DSCS/WGS satellite communications equipment.
Background maintaining communications / electronics equipment.
Previous experience supporting government and/or Department of Defense customers.
Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings, technical publications, policies and directives, and apply those skills to meet mission objectives and remain compliant with State and Federal laws.
Conduct yourself with a Safety and Security mindset at all times while on Federal Installations.
AA/Vocational/Technical plus 3 years of experience (7 years of experience in lieu of degree) with managing/overseeing geographically separated Air Force/DoD contract operations, maintenance, and base operations functions.
Interfacing with active-duty military and government civil service personnel.
Must be a US Citizen.
Active Secret Security Clearance.
Comfortable with heights and Fall Arrest Systems.
Must be able to work with hand tools.
Qualified in the use of Electronic Test Equipment including Telecommunications Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Digital Multimeters, etc.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+ certification
Self-motivated
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Effective interpersonal skills
Strong team player
Hardworking

Responsibilities

Perform operations and corrective/preventive maintenance on telecommunications equipment, RF systems and equipment, secure communications equipment, and mechanical/antenna equipment.
Documents operations, performance testing, troubleshooting and maintenance activities in IMDS.
Completes paperwork for equipment and spares inventories, and reports.
Ascends and descends ladders and platforms on antenna towers at heights of 40 feet or more and frequently positions self to work on equipment mounted lower/upper equipment racks.
Interacts with the WSOCs, distant end Earth Terminals, and individual users for initial circuit activations, configuration, troubleshooting, modifying, adjusting and decommissioning.
Perform maintenance on energized electrical circuits and equipment as required.