Satellite Technician III
About The Position
Performs installation maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems. 1. Installs maintains and repairs satellite systems. 2. Maintains telecommunications equipment and installs, rearranges and removes equipment and associated wiring. 3. Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics. 4. Tests, locates, and repairs equipment problems associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance. 5. Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information. 6. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned. 7. Participates in special projects as required. Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience. CERTIFICATIONS: Must meet the certification requirement on the SPIN-C or individual task order. 8+ years of related telecommunications experience. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Intermediate “hands on” work experience in support of installations, repair, and troubleshooting or maintenance of communications systems or equipment. Must have the technical knowledge to solve complex problems, understand the interrelationships of circuits, and be able to exercise independent judgment in performing tasks in support of SATCOM systems or equipment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Intermediate experience working with DSCS or Commercial Satellite Terminals as specified in the task order to include: • X, C, KA, Ku-band, Tri-band Satellite Terminals • FDMA, TDMA, IP Type satellite modems #DefenseOCONUS The likely hourly rate for this position is between $32.94 - $44.56. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.
Requirements
- Communication
- Leadership
- Technical Knowledge
- Telecommunications
- Troubleshooting
- 3 + years of related experience
- US Citizenship Required
- Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience.
- Must meet the certification requirement on the SPIN-C or individual task order.
- 8+ years of related telecommunications experience.
- Intermediate “hands on” work experience in support of installations, repair, and troubleshooting or maintenance of communications systems or equipment.
- Must have the technical knowledge to solve complex problems, understand the interrelationships of circuits, and be able to exercise independent judgment in performing tasks in support of SATCOM systems or equipment.
- Intermediate experience working with DSCS or Commercial Satellite Terminals as specified in the task order to include:
- X, C, KA, Ku-band, Tri-band Satellite Terminals
- FDMA, TDMA, IP Type satellite modems
Responsibilities
- Installs maintains and repairs satellite systems.
- Maintains telecommunications equipment and installs, rearranges and removes equipment and associated wiring.
- Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Tests, locates, and repairs equipment problems associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance.
- Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
- Participates in special projects as required.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
