Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Technician (onsite)

RTX•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The SATCOM Technician will provide technical services in support of the C2BMC Next Program, primarily in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role supports SATCOM systems and is responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing satellite terminal systems, including their connections to local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications, and circuit switching systems. The technician also monitors transmission and receive system status and performance, analyzes capabilities and performance, and responds to service interruptions to help restore communications. The position is onsite and may require 24x7 shift work, with shift assignment determined by mission requirements. U.S. citizenship and an active, existing Secret clearance are required before starting.

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 configuration diagrams for circuits.
Knowledge of network system administration.
Experience with Microsoft operating system environments and platforms.
Familiarity with Cisco routers.
DoD 8140 certification at IA Level II or higher; listed examples include Security+ CE, Security, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+ CE, and CISSP.
Typically requires 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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to work a shift that may involve 24x7 coverage, as assigned according to mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

Command-and-control system application development experience, including experience with message translation software.
Automated test and pipeline development experience.
Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Jira for scheduling, task management, and project progress tracking.
Understanding and application of Agile methodologies, including Scrum.
Risk identification, mitigation planning, and proactive risk management experience.
Experience decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional requirements throughout a project lifecycle.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and program leadership.
Prior military satellite communications technician experience, including the listed 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 HEMP hardening testing experience.

Responsibilities

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.
Monitor the status and performance of transmission and receive systems.
Respond quickly to circuit outages and coordinate with distant-end facilities and local systems or users to restore communications services.
Analyze system capabilities and performance and identify problems.
Maintain the required DoD 8140 certification throughout the contract period.
Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment program
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life and accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Group legal coverage
Identity theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Fertility and family planning benefits
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
Second-opinion medical services
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions