Prin Spclst, Field Svc - Commo tech- UAE

RTX•El Paso, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Technician shall be responsible for organizational repair/maintenance of all communications equipment, including Fixed Site Antennae Mast Group (FSAMG) and Tactical Site Interface Kit (TSIK) towers, in support of the Fire Units and Battalions. The Communication Technician shall provide technical assistance and sustainment/refresher training to UAE personnel. The Communications Tech shall provide technical advice, assistance, and demonstration of methods to UAE military personnel (to include UAE Armed Forces civilian contractors applicably authorized via the International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR)) for the testing, maintenance, repair, configuration, and operation of all communications and related equipment within the Battalion/FU area of operations including FSAMG and TSIK tower equipment, Ultra High Frequency, and Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) radios, COMSEC, IP Routers, Servers, cabling, etc. The Communications Tech shall assist in the coordination of maintenance/repairs with battalion and CMF personnel. Communications Tech shall provide expertise on communications planning for fixed site and tactical deployments. Communications Tech shall also be responsible for Tower Mounted UHF/VHF equipment that requires certification as a Communications Tower Worker. This position is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This assignment is for short term only.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the repair, operation and sustainment of UHF / VHF communication systems and networks.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of PATRIOT communication networks.
Graduate of the Communications / Network Switching Repairer (MOSs 25F/25U) Course or a graduate of a technical school or manufacturer's course of instruction on communication systems.
Work experience in troubleshooting, fault isolation, disassembly, repair, assembly and checkout of communication / network switching systems.
Additional demonstrated experience of one (1) year or more in network administration and operation with TCIP, VOIP and fiber optic network operations.
Demonstrated skill in the use of engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, general-purpose commercial test equipment, and common tools.
Certification as a Communications Tower Worker (climb certification).
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

General network knowledge, understanding of how TCP/IP works and how to do simple tasks like pings, Windows networking setup, and detailed knowledge of current military communications.
Possess knowledge running Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE), Single Channel Ground & Airborne Radios (SINCGARS), Enhanced Position Location Reporting Systems (EPLRS), and Global Positioning System (GPS).
Tactical internet and satellite communications experience.
Demonstrated experience with Raytheon Quality Control procedures.
Demonstrated experience of the Patriot refurbishment, modification, and system integration and check out (SICO) process.
Demonstrated comprehensive planning skills.
Exceptional judgment and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with special focus on achieving active participation of appropriate individuals across the business.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Previous experience in International Patriot FMS Programs.
Experience living and working in an overseas location.

Responsibilities

Organizational repair/maintenance of all communications equipment, including Fixed Site Antennae Mast Group (FSAMG) and Tactical Site Interface Kit (TSIK) towers, in support of the Fire Units and Battalions.
Provide technical assistance and sustainment/refresher training to UAE personnel.
Provide technical advice, assistance, and demonstration of methods to UAE military personnel for the testing, maintenance, repair, configuration, and operation of all communications and related equipment within the Battalion/FU area of operations including FSAMG and TSIK tower equipment, Ultra High Frequency, and Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) radios, COMSEC, IP Routers, Servers, cabling, etc.
Assist in the coordination of maintenance/repairs with battalion and CMF personnel.
Provide expertise on communications planning for fixed site and tactical deployments.
Responsible for Tower Mounted UHF/VHF equipment that requires certification as a Communications Tower Worker.