Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Technician (onsite)

RTX•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The C2BMC Next Program, based in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a SATCOM Technician. The candidate will be a primary SATCOM Engineer supporting the C2BMC Program in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Your primary responsibilities will be to provide technical services support in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of Satellite Terminal systems, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to end telecommunications, circuit switching systems. This role may require 24x7 shift work, with the candidate being assigned to a shift determined by mission requirements.

Requirements

Excellent skills and background in SATCOM principles, operations, maintenance, and repair.
Skilled in utilizing common SATCOM test equipment.
Familiarity with TACLANE encryption devices and Crypto Device Loaders such as SKLs.
Experience in signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits.
Knowledge of Network System Administration.
Experience working with Microsoft operating system environments/platforms.
Familiarity with CISCO routers.
Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IA Level II or higher (Security+ CE, Security. CCNA Security, CySA+ , GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CISSP). Candidate will be responsible for maintaining DoD 8140 certification for the full contract period.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Command and control system application development - Previous experience with message translation software
Automated test and pipeline development experience
Proficiency in Project Management Tools: Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms for scheduling, task management, and tracking project progress.
Agile Methodology Expertise: Strong understanding and application of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM, for iterative development and team collaboration.
Risk Management: Skilled in identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing proactive solutions to ensure project success.
Requirements Management: Experience in decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and program leadership to achieve objectives.
Prior military satellite communications technician US Navy ET NEC 1465, US Air Force AFSC 2E1X1, US Army MOS 315/255, or US Marine Corps MOS 2827.
MET experience
HEMP hardening maintenance and HEMP hardening testing experience.

Responsibilities

Takes corrective actions to ensure the most efficient operations of the SATCOM equipment and monitor status and performance of Transmission/Receive systems.
Quickly respond to circuit outages and coordinates with distant end facilities and local Systems/Users, when necessary in order to restore communications services.
Analyze capabilities and performance.
Identifies problems.
Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverage: you can purchase pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, Virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs