Satellite Communications Technician

Satellite Communications Technician

50035BR
Business Title Satellite Communications Technician
Group TSG
Location USA GEORGIA Fort Gordon
Clearance Level Needed TS/SCI
Category Engineering & Support Services
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Performs system setup, diagnostic testing, fault isolation, and repair in both shop & remote / austere environments of X, C & KU band mobile, tactical satellite communications systems.. Performs inspection of system components, preventive maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of modules and circuit cards to the component level. Maintains and repairs electronics and electrical-mechanical equipment, sensors, optical devices, cable assemblies, power supplies, copying equipment, amplifiers, communications, computer, and other systems and equipment. Candidate must have a strong background in electronics, and communications to include computer controlled equipment, networks and electro-mechanical skills. Must be experienced in interpreting system drawings, electronic schematics, possesses high reliability soldering skills and is experienced in the use of Test Equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multi-meters, power meters and DC power supplies. Performs system functional analysis and failure data reporting, evaluates system performance, installs approved system modifications, and recommends system architecture and technical change proposals. Must be capable of performing analyses of system operations and performing training. Must have knowledge of and experience in the operations of hardware systems and components. Must have experience in fault detection, isolation, and correction of hardware systems and individual components. Must be capable of routine system maintenance and analysis functions including: hardware configurations; adding, removing and replacing hardware components; use of hardware and software diagnostic testing tools; installing computer OS, and repairing printed circuit boards. Must have the capability to distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems. Can perform installation, diagnostic testing, troubleshooting, and repair for communications equipment and electronics equipment. Works with minimal supervision, documents maintenance tasks via SAMS-1E or web-based reporting system, provides system functional briefings to customer and supervisor.

Minimum Prerequisites:

TS/SCI/TK Security Clearance

Minimum (3) years directly relevant experience and an Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or related scientific or technical discipline. Seven (7) years directly relevant experience in lieu of the Associates degree.
Qualifications Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and two to four years of experience or High School diploma or equivalent, and eight to ten years of related experience or technical training equivalent to an Associate’s degree.
Degrees Equivalent Experience/Education
Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience 08-10 years w/High School Diploma
02-04 years w/Bachelors Degree
Position Type FT
Date Required 01-Feb-2012
Shift Day
Overview For more than 40 years, ManTech employees have been solving complex problems for the national security community. We are comprised of approximately 10,000 talented employees around the world. We adhere to the simple, no-nonsense values on which ManTech was founded more than four decades ago, aligning squarely with the mission objectives of our customers. As our customer base continues to expand and diversify, we continue to diversify our workforce and solutions. Half our employees have a military background, and more than 70 percent hold a government security clearance. As a leading provider of innovative technology services and solutions for the nation’s defense, security, space, and intelligence communities; we hold nearly 1,000 active contracts with more than 40 different government agencies.







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