Chantilly, Virginia, United States of America
17 hours ago
Satellite Technician III
REQ#: RQ213201Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Serves as a senior-level satellite communications subject matter expert responsible for advanced installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and sustainment of complex SATCOM systems. Provides technical leadership and oversight for mission-critical communications infrastructure.

Lead the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced satellite communications systems supporting voice, video, RF, and data networks.

Design, configure, and optimize SATCOM solutions in accordance with mission and task-order requirements.

Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues involving satellite terminals, modems, and RF systems.

Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior technicians.

Exercise independent judgment in resolving system-level issues and implementing corrective actions.

Support coordination with vendors, engineers, and government stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with all security, safety, and operational standards.

Maintain detailed technical documentation and reporting for systems and activities.

Clearance: secret

Certifications

Must meet certification requirements specified in the applicable SPIN-C or individual task order.

 General Experience

5+ years of hands-on experience supporting installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of communications systems. Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and understand interrelationships of communications circuits and systems.

Experience providing technical leadership and supervision.

 Specialized Experience

Expert-level experience with DSCS or commercial satellite terminals, including:

 X-, C-, Ka-, Ku-band and Tri-band satellite terminals

 FDMA, TDMA, and IP-based satellite modems

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