SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology•Aurora, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intermediate-Level 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. It includes T2 sustainment of GT antenna and Mission Unique Equipment (MUE) hardware, resolving equipment problems using approved procedures, and coordinating or escalating complex issues to engineers and higher-tier support. The technician delivers and maintains operations and sustainment plans, configuration management plans, and standard operating procedures for GT antenna and MUE hardware. The role maintains configuration control, detects and resolves faults, supports antenna installations and upgrades, implements feed modifications and realignments, and conducts radome structural testing. It also evaluates antenna spares, identifies and prioritizes parts and materials needs, and supports procurement evaluations and supplier coordination. This is a full-time, onsite role at a Government facility in Aurora, Colorado, with 40 scheduled hours per week and 10–25% travel required. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The likely hourly rate is $34.73–$46.99; actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant experience.
BA/BS degree or equivalent technical education, training, or expertise.
U.S. citizenship.
Must currently possess TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Ability to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and sustainment of GT antenna, RF, communications, or comparable mission-critical systems.
Role is full-time and onsite at a Government facility.
Ability to travel 10–25%.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with 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 antenna maintenance practices.
Demonstrated fault diagnosis, routine fault isolation, approved corrective actions, verification of restoration, and escalation of unresolved problems.
Experience implementing approved configuration changes, maintaining 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.
Experience documenting technical problems and coordinating unresolved equipment or maintenance issues with Tier 3/4 personnel.
Experience supporting 24/7 operational environments.

Responsibilities

Perform T2 sustainment and routine preventive and corrective maintenance for GT antennas and MUE hardware in accordance with Government-approved plans.
Deliver and maintain an operations and sustainment (O&S) plan for GT antenna and MUE hardware.
Develop and deliver a configuration management plan for the GT antenna and MUE hardware baselines.
Maintain configuration control of GT 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 in GT control MUE hardware, following local and factory-provided procedures.
Evaluate the potential impact of local construction projects and new communication capabilities on GT operational performance.
Escalate applicable antenna and hardware issues to Tier 3/4 providers and coordinate complex or unresolved issues with higher-tier support.
Support installation, integration, testing, and upgrades of antennas and antenna equipment.
Implement antenna feed modifications and antenna realignments as required to sustain performance and signal development capabilities.
Perform structural testing of radomes and recommend whether to recapitalize or defer recapitalization based on test results.
Conduct semiannual evaluations of GT antenna spares adequacy.
Identify, prioritize, and justify procurement of antenna parts and materials, and develop draft requirements for Government review and approval.
Coordinate with the Government Furnished Equipment purchasing organization on procurement evaluations, supplier interfaces, and purchase orders.
Participate in special metrology projects as required.
Support 24/7 operations where applicable (Aurora, Colorado only).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life insurance and other insurance offerings, including accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Growth and learning opportunities through an AI-powered career tool.
Internal mobility team focused on employee career goals.