Engineering Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience in troubleshooting at a system and circuit card / module level, coordinating and participating in RF and telecommunications troubleshooting efforts, and customer service for the Department of Defense.
• Background in operations and maintenance of DSCS/WGS satellite communications equipment.
• Background maintaining communications / electronics equipment.
• Previous experience supporting government and/or Department of Defense customers.
• Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings, technical publications, policies and directives, and apply those skills to meet mission objectives and remain compliant with State and Federal laws.
• Conduct yourself with a Safety and Security mindset at all times while on Federal Installations.
• AA/Vocational/Technical plus 3 years of experience (7 years of experience in lieu of degree) with managing/overseeing geographically separated Air Force/DoD contract operations, maintenance, and base operations functions.
• Interfacing with active-duty military and government civil service personnel.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Comfortable with heights and Fall Arrest Systems.
• Must be able to work with hand tools.
• Qualified in the use of Electronic Test Equipment including Telecommunications Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Digital Multimeters, etc.

Nice To Haves

• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Hardworking

Responsibilities

• Perform operations and corrective/preventive maintenance on telecommunications equipment, RF systems and equipment, secure communications equipment, and mechanical/antenna equipment.
• Documents operations, performance testing, troubleshooting and maintenance activities in IMDS.
• Completes paperwork for equipment and spares inventories, and reports.
• Ascends and descends ladders and platforms on antenna towers at heights of 40 feet or more and frequently positions self to work on equipment mounted lower/upper equipment racks.
• Interacts with the WSOCs, distant end Earth Terminals, and individual users for initial circuit activations, configuration, troubleshooting, modifying, adjusting and decommissioning.
• Perform maintenance on energized electrical circuits and equipment as required.

Benefits

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits