NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.
The Opportunity
The Satellite Electronics Technician will operate and maintain a MUOS satellite communications earth terminal system and associated equipment, with 24/7 on-call availability. The role involves troubleshooting, testing, and monitoring circuits, cryptographic systems, and electronic equipment, as well as coordinating hardware and software upgrades. Regular maintenance on various communications systems, including modems, amplifiers, and satellite tracking equipment, will also be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary duties include but not limited to the operation and maintenance of MUOS satellite communications earth terminals and all associated equipment in the MUOS facility on a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year on call basis.
- Operation of electronic test equipment.
- Operation of cryptographic equipment.
- Perform and/or assist in circuit troubleshooting, testing and fault isolation as required.
- Monitoring and reporting of any outages as they occur.
- Monitor MUOS overall status, Respond to FCAPs alerts and events, maintains system status database.
- Coordinates H/W & S/W upgrades, Configure data collection performance parameters.
- Perform organizational & direct support level maintenance on modems, multiplexers, up converters, down converters, power amplifiers, servo systems, frequency standards, satellite tracking systems, antenna mounted electronics (AME) and ancillary equipment
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Perform appropriate testing, patching, configuration and reconfiguration of multiplexers, modems, up-converters and down-converters as required.
- Ensure safety of personnel and equipment.
- Tunes, adjusts, aligns and calibrates radio communications equipment and related equipment.
- Generate and post entries in maintenance and inspection records.
- Complete maintenance data collection forms.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
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Must be a US Citizen and hold a US Passport
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Must have active Secret (or higher) Security clearance with the US Government and the ability to maintain
Education
- Associates degree preferred
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U.S. Navy Electronics Technician “A”, “C” or equivalent from an accredited college, Jr. College or technical school.
Required Skills, Experience & Abilities
- Completion of SATCOM Maintainer course at Fort Gordon, GA or documented experience as a maintainer supporting various fixed based earth terminals, C, Ka and Ku.
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Documentation including course content required, DD Form 214 acceptable.
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Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II, have Security+ or higher certification.
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Must successfully complete required training to obtain APACS approval:
- Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) LEVEL I Training
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SERE 100.1
- 3 yrs. general electronic preventive and corrective maintenance of HF, LF, VHF, ELF or SHF Communications Equipment.
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5 yrs. experience technical experience in electronics, electricity, engineering, communications, physics, or in a similar field that provided technical knowledge and background that could be applied to the installation, operation, maintenance, testing, evaluation, or repair of satellite communications/electronic systems and equipment.
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Within the last four (4) yrs. two (2) yrs. of specialized experience in the theoretical and practical knowledge of satellite communications/electronic theory. Or, 2 yrs. specialized experience in the installation, operation, maintenance, testing, evaluation, or repair of the above or similar equipment at a military or commercial satellite communications facility.
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Minimum 2 yrs. experience in the use of technical operation and maintenance manuals, schematic diagrams, satellite communications test equipment such as scalar network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, synthesized sweep generators, RF power meters, digital test sets, oscilloscopes, digital millimeters, frequency counters, BER test sets and the application of appropriate electronic formulas.
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Demonstratable knowledge is mandatory of: Radio theory, Transistors and solid-state components, vacuum tube theory.
- Experienced and knowledgeable of digital networks and associated timing issues.
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Familiarity with the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS).
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Ability to operate a variety of test instrumentations.
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Ability to apply electronics and radio theory to maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, align, and repair CE systems.
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Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams, tech orders, wire lists and blueprints.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Able to work rotating shifts.
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Able to lift 35lbs 3 ft. vertically.
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Able to carry 50lbs 50ft. w/o resting.
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Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
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Available for irregular work hours.
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Able to respond to emergency calls 24/7/365
Evergreen Notice: This announcement is used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated vacancies. Submitting an application does not guarantee immediate consideration; however, your application will remain active for future openings that align with your qualifications.
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Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email recruiting@nextechsol.com.
