RF/SATCOM Technician
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Essential Responsibilities: The designee shall be qualified to install, sustain, troubleshoot, and repair standard radio frequency wireless, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, wideband, ground-based satellite, and encryption transmission devices.
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Essential Responsibilities
The designee shall be qualified to install, sustain, troubleshoot, and repair standard radio frequency wireless, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, wideband, ground-based satellite, and encryption transmission devices.
Included are multiple waveform systems operating across the spectrum, keying and signal devices, telemetry, and instrumentation systems.
Assembles, connects, secures, and interconnects components such as transmitters, power supplies, and antenna assemblies.
Resolves installation, repair, and modification problems associated with communications equipment.
Employs orbiting communication satellite, line-of-sight, and tropospheric scatter techniques.
Conducts tests to restore and maintain systems.
Uses layout drawings, schematics, and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems and ensure equipment is properly positioned.
Analyzes construction and operating characteristics of equipment to determine source of malfunction.
Performs intricate alignment and calibration procedures to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
Reviews and ensures compliance with maintenance management publications and procedures.
Enforces safety standards for system maintenance activities.
Checks installed and repaired components for compliance with technical publications.
Maintains inspection and maintenance records.
Posts entries on maintenance and inspection records.
Records meter readings and other pertinent data in equipment logs.
Completes maintenance data collection forms.
Requisitions, accounts for, and turns in supplies and material.
The designee shall maintain systems are such as CM-200, CM-300, GRC-171 & 211, GRR-23/24, PCAS, GRT- 21/22, PRC-117F/G, RT-1319, TRC-176, URC-200, EPLRS radio, MIDS LVT 2, MIDS LVT 11,AN/TRC-214, Joint Radio Relay (JR2), Cornet TVCS-L, LHSC, RT9000D, 721S-1, 721S-2, ALE, Have Quick, SINCGARS, KY-100, VSAT VRC-103, TTRS, RT-1747, Sun Air RT-9000, Hawkeye Lite, Ranger 1200, iDirect 850/950 Modem, 2050E Modem, but not be limited to those listed in Table 4.5.1. C2 Systems and Associated Equipment; Table 4.5.4 C2 Air Control Squadron O&M Support.
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
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued.
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview
- Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.
- Offerings include:
- 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
- *Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
- Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.*
03 And 10 And 2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.
This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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