Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Technician (onsite)

RTX•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon Company, managed by Collins Aerospace, is seeking a SATCOM Technician for the C2BMC Next Program. The position supports the program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, providing technical services for satellite communications systems. The technician operates, maintains, monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs satellite terminal systems, including their connections to local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications, and circuit switching systems. The role may require 24x7 shift work, with shifts assigned according to mission requirements.

Requirements

Excellent skills and background in SATCOM principles, operations, maintenance, and repair.
Skill in using common SATCOM test equipment.
Familiarity with TACLANE encryption devices and Crypto Device Loaders such as SKLs.
Experience with signal flow and end-to-end circuit configuration diagrams.
Knowledge of network system administration.
Experience working with Microsoft operating system environments or platforms.
Familiarity with Cisco routers.
DoD 8140 certification at IA Level II or higher, such as Security+ CE, Security CCNA, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+ CE, or CISSP; certification must be maintained for the full contract period.
Typically, a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret clearance before the start date; an active existing clearance is required on day one.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Availability for shift work, potentially 24x7, as assigned according to mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with command and control system application development, message translation software, or automated test and pipeline development.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Jira.
Strong understanding and application of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM.
Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement proactive solutions.
Experience decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional requirements throughout a project lifecycle.
Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and program leadership teams.
Prior military satellite communications technician experience, such as U.S. Navy ET NEC 1465, U.S. Air Force AFSC 2E1X1, U.S. Army MOS 315/255, or U.S. Marine Corps MOS 2827.
MET experience.
HEMP hardening maintenance and testing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical services support in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as a primary SATCOM Engineer supporting the C2BMC Program.
Operate, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair satellite terminal systems.
Support connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications, and circuit switching systems.
Take corrective actions to ensure efficient SATCOM equipment operations and monitor transmission and receive system status and performance.
Respond to circuit outages and coordinate with distant-end facilities and local systems or users as needed to restore communications services.
Analyze capabilities and performance and identify problems.
Perform other duties and assignments as required.
Maintain the required DoD 8140 certification for the full contract period.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family planning support.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Medical second-opinion program.
Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays may be available depending on the business unit and collective-bargaining status.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining status; payments are not guaranteed.