Satellite Controller Trainee (Active Secret Clearance Required)

Akima, LLC • Waiʻanae, HI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima Company, is seeking a Satellite Controller Technician (Trainee) in Kaena Point, HI. This role involves executing actions for satellite operations and maintenance to sustain the operability of communications-electronics equipment located at the Remote Tracking Stations (RTS). Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is a federal IT contractor and an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) that supports its shareholder communities in Alaska. The company provides support and employment opportunities to its 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders and contributes to the survival of their culture. For government customers, FRA delivers streamlined operations in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment. Employees are part of a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, with access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and excellent retirement options.

Requirements

• Must possess an Active Secret clearance, or higher.
• Associate's degree in Electronics, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Must possess strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be familiar with the use of and be able to operate electronic test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, signal generators, power meters, and data analyzers.
• Must be able to climb high ladders, work on elevated platforms and antennas.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical work to include walking, lifting, pulling loads, bending, kneeling, sitting and reaching overhead.
• Must have COMPTIA Cloud + and/or SEC + or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with LINUX is preferred.
• Experience interfacing w/ Military personnel and government customer.

Responsibilities

• Configures, operates and maintains assigned systems during satellite support, test, and maintenance activities.
• Initiates, directs and verifies completion of all operational events during the acquisition, tracking and commanding functions of each operational support.
• Maintains cognizance of station equipment status.
• Repairs and aligns all equipment in accordance with TOs/TMs or commercial manuals.
• Ensures Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) activities are accomplished as scheduled.
• Maintains vehicle folders.
• Prepare daily activity log entries.
• Performs all required systems administration on mission related equipment.

Benefits

• CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• comprehensive benefits
• competitive pay
• growth opportunities
• excellent retirement options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees