RF/SATCOM Technician
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About the Role
Amentum is hiring an RF/SATCOM Technician to install, sustain, troubleshoot, and repair radio frequency and satellite communication systems. The role requires formal electronics training, IAT Level II certification, and a US Secret Security Clearance.
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Responsibilities
- Install, sustain, troubleshoot, and repair standard radio frequency wireless, line of sight, beyond line of sight, wideband, ground based satellite, and encryption transmission devices
- Assemble, connect, secure, and interconnect components such as transmitters, power supplies, and antenna assemblies
- Resolve installation, repair, and modification problems associated with communications equipment
- Conduct tests to restore and maintain systems
- Use layout drawings, schematics, and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems
- Perform intricate alignment and calibration procedures
- Review and ensure compliance with maintenance management publications and procedures
- Enforce safety standards for system maintenance activities
- Maintain inspection and maintenance records
- Requisition, account for, and turn in supplies and material
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Formal electronics training (military technical training school, vocational college, or 4 year electronics apprentice program)
- Minimum IAT Level II baseline certification IAW AFMAN 17 1303
- IP fundamentals
- Familiarity with deployable communications systems
- RF/SATCOM principles highly desired
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US CENTCOM Medical Exam
- Must have or be able to obtain/maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance
- US Citizenship required to obtain a Secret Clearance
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Essential Responsibilities
- Install, sustain, troubleshoot, and repair standard radio frequency wireless, line of sight, beyond line of sight, wideband, ground based satellite, and encryption transmission devices.
- Assemble, connect, secure, and interconnect components such as transmitters, power supplies, and antenna assemblies.
- Resolve installation, repair, and modification problems associated with communications equipment.
- Conduct tests to restore and maintain systems.
- Use layout drawings, schematics, and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems.
- Perform intricate alignment and calibration procedures.
- Review and ensure compliance with maintenance management publications and procedures.
- Enforce safety standards for system maintenance activities.
- Maintain inspection and maintenance records.
- Requisition, account for, and turn in supplies and material.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- High School diploma or GED.
- Formal electronics training such as: military technical training school, vocational college, and/or a four (4) year electronics apprentice program with experience in electronics equipment the technician will maintain.
- Minimum IAT Level II, baseline certification IAW AFMAN 17 1303, IP fundamentals, familiarity with deployable communications systems, RF/SATCOM principles highly desired.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US CENTCOM Medical Exam.
- Must have or be able to obtain/maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance. NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Compensation Details
- $100,000.00
Benefits Overview
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
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