SATCOM Field Engineer

CACI•Fairfax, VA

13d

About The Position

CACI is seeking a highly motivated SATCOM Field Engineer to support this mission-critical program. You will work with exceptionally talented professionals in a collaborative team environment to implement and maintain vital telecommunication systems in the WMA and field. The ideal candidate will have a robust background of SATCOM and Field experience. As a SATCOM Technician, you will be responsible for the installation of full satellite systems at various global locations. You will work as a member of a team to complete the build of all satellite subsystems including the indoor and outdoor equipment. Installation of full satellite systems at various global locations; to include both outdoor dish assembly and indoor electronic rack assembly and configuration. Will be responsible for activating services, ensuring satellite acquisition from the terminal, verification of signal levels, fault isolation on any performance affecting issues, repair or replacement of satellite components that are deemed faulty, and/or peaking the system to the satellite to ensure that service are providing optimal performance. Provide global support for customer required satellite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities; i.e. periodic PMI, circuit restorations, circuit activations, circuit troubleshooting, infrastructure repair; system relocations, etc. Responsible for the installation, termination, and testing of cable connections that support the satellite system during an installation or O&M project. These connections consist of both fiber and copper cables. Responsible for the installation of conduit, ladder racks, demarcation boxes, power runs, breaker panels, breakers, and any other infrastructure needs to support a satellite installation or O&M project.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Poly
Minimum of 6 years of related experience
Must have the ability to lift, maneuver, and assemble satellite equipment of various weights and sizes (generally single man lift of 70 lbs. and two man lift of 150 lbs.)
Must understand satellite signal flow and RF theory; additionally, the technician is responsible for maintaining satellite skills set and educational levels related to current customer satellite systems and potential emerging satellite technologies.
Must be willing to travel at least 50%.
General knowledge and experience regarding the X, Ka, C, and Ku-band satellite constellation
Working knowledge of RF theory/technology
Working knowledge of satellite terminal systems
Experience and knowledge of satellite modems
Experience working with Microsoft NT 4.0 and Windows operating system environments
Experience with fiber-optic transceivers and L-band inter-facility link terminals
Familiar with test and inspection equipment and troubleshooting techniques for satellite systems
The ability to operate the following types of test equipment: Bit Error Test, Protocol analyzer, Multimeter, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, and Power Meter
General knowledge of basic TCP/IP theory
Personal computer-based equipment and network test applications.

Responsibilities

Installation of full satellite systems at various global locations; to include both outdoor dish assembly and indoor electronic rack assembly and configuration.
Activating services, ensuring satellite acquisition from the terminal, verification of signal levels, fault isolation on any performance affecting issues, repair or replacement of satellite components that are deemed faulty, and/or peaking the system to the satellite to ensure that service are providing optimal performance.
Provide global support for customer required satellite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities; i.e. periodic PMI, circuit restorations, circuit activations, circuit troubleshooting, infrastructure repair; system relocations, etc.
Responsible for the installation, termination, and testing of cable connections that support the satellite system during an installation or O&M project. These connections consist of both fiber and copper cables.
Responsible for the installation of conduit, ladder racks, demarcation boxes, power runs, breaker panels, breakers, and any other infrastructure needs to support a satellite installation or O&M project.