Satellite Technician II

GD Information Technology•Shaw, DC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides operational support for satellite and telecommunications systems by analyzing, maintaining, and troubleshooting RF communications infrastructure. Supports day-to-day operations, vendor coordination, and system optimization to meet mission requirements. Analyze, operate, maintain, and modify telecommunications and satellite communications systems in accordance with operational standards. Monitor performance of telecommunications systems and vendor-provided services to ensure availability and reliability. Perform troubleshooting, testing, adjustment, and repair of telecommunications and satellite hardware. Assist with planning and coordination of telecommunications equipment moves, installations, and upgrades. Conduct system usage reviews and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and performance. Maintain technical documentation, system records, and prepare operational reports. Provide end-user training and technical guidance on telecommunications features and functionality. Comply with all applicable security, safety, and program requirements.

Requirements

RF Equipment
Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
Telecommunication Systems
Troubleshooting
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Nice To Haves

Associates' degree in a related field or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience supporting telecommunications or satellite communications systems
Experience with RF, modems, and basic SATCOM concepts preferred
Clearance: Secret
Certifications and Training IAT Level I
Super High Frequency (SHF) SATCOM Operator Course
SHF Maintenance Course

Responsibilities

Analyze, operate, maintain, and modify telecommunications and satellite communications systems in accordance with operational standards.
Monitor performance of telecommunications systems and vendor-provided services to ensure availability and reliability.
Perform troubleshooting, testing, adjustment, and repair of telecommunications and satellite hardware.
Assist with planning and coordination of telecommunications equipment moves, installations, and upgrades.
Conduct system usage reviews and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and performance.
Maintain technical documentation, system records, and prepare operational reports.
Provide end-user training and technical guidance on telecommunications features and functionality.
Comply with all applicable security, safety, and program requirements.

Benefits

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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