SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology

2d•$35 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Tier-2 (T2) Ground Terminal (GT) / IT Technician provides sustainment and technical support to maintain the availability, reliability, and operational performance of ground terminal systems. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, configuration-control activities, equipment modifications, installation, and testing for GT systems and Mission Unique Equipment (MUE) hardware. It resolves basic equipment problems using approved procedures and coordinates cross-domain troubleshooting or escalates complex issues to engineers, software/IT technicians, network administrators, and higher-tier support. The technician sustains GT antennas and MUE hardware, maintains operational and configuration-management plans and procedures, and detects, documents, isolates, and resolves faults. The position also supports antenna installations, integrations, upgrades, testing, alignment, and feed modifications; evaluates the effects of construction and new communications capabilities; and coordinates unresolved issues with higher-tier providers. It contributes to radome structural testing and recapitalization recommendations, spare-parts assessments, and procurement planning. This is a full-time, onsite role at a Government facility in Australia, with 40 scheduled hours per week and 10–25% travel. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The listed likely hourly rate is $35.04–$47.40, though compensation may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience.
A BA/BS degree or equivalent technical education, training, or expertise.
Hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and sustainment experience with GT antennas, RF, communications, or comparable mission-critical systems.
Knowledge of antenna systems, feeds, RF signal paths, associated hardware, and antenna-performance maintenance practices.
Ability to diagnose equipment faults, perform routine fault isolation and approved corrective actions, verify restoration, and escalate unresolved problems.
Experience implementing approved configuration changes, maintaining accurate configuration and maintenance records, and following O&S plans, technical procedures, and configuration-control requirements.
Experience supporting antenna equipment installation, checkout, integration, testing, acceptance, and upgrades.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Full-time, onsite work at a Government facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GT or related maintenance, including preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and sustainment of GT antenna, RF, communications, or comparable mission-critical systems.
Strong knowledge of antenna systems, feeds, RF signal paths, associated hardware, and maintenance practices.
Experience with fault isolation, restoration, and escalation to higher-tier support.
Experience with configuration management and maintenance documentation.
Experience supporting installation, testing, integration, and acceptance of antenna equipment and upgrades.
Experience coordinating technical issues with Tier-3/4 personnel or vendors.
Experience supporting 24/7 operational environments.

Responsibilities

Perform Tier-2 sustainment of GT antennas and Mission Unique Equipment hardware, including routine preventive and corrective maintenance.
Deliver and maintain an Operations and Sustainment (O&S) Plan for GT antenna and MUE hardware.
Perform maintenance in accordance with Government-approved O&S plans and local or factory-provided procedures.
Develop and deliver a Configuration Management Plan for GT antenna and MUE hardware baselines.
Maintain configuration control of antenna and MUE hardware baselines in accordance with the Government-approved configuration management plan.
Deliver and maintain standard operating procedures for routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
Detect, isolate, document, and resolve faults or problems encountered during operation of GT control MUE hardware.
Evaluate the potential impact of local construction projects and new communications capabilities on GT operational performance.
Escalate antenna and hardware issues to Tier-3/4 providers when applicable, and coordinate complex or unresolved GT issues with Tier-3 support.
Support installation, integration, checkout, testing, and upgrades of antennas.
Implement antenna feed modifications and realign antennas as required to sustain performance and signal-development capabilities.
Perform structural testing of radomes and recommend to the Government whether recapitalization should proceed or be deferred based on test results.
Conduct semi-annual evaluations of GT antenna spares adequacy for sustaining the operational baseline.
Identify, prioritize, and justify procurement of GT antenna parts and materials, and develop draft requirements for Government review and approval.
Coordinate with the Government Furnished Equipment purchasing organization on antenna-part procurement evaluations, supplier interfaces, and purchase orders.
Participate in special metrology projects as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay and paid time off.
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental insurance options.
Vision plan.
Paid vacation, sick and personal time, and holidays.
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
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.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Career growth tool and internal mobility support.