Communications Systems Technician

Communications Systems Technician

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Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Support team members and perform required communication equipment integration or installation of communication systems equipment, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and use of test equipment as required
• Install, configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and manage HF, UHF, SATCOM, radio communications suites and associated network and cryptographic equipment deployed
• Demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a cohesive team
• Performance of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting or assessment of electronic equipment
• Working alongside engineers to design, build and test solutions to a variety of technical problems
• Analyzing operations and offering suggestions for improvement
• Perform field validations of various watercraft and equipment
• Perform work between customer sites, shore sites, and/or on ships
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed up to 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or above in related field and a minimum of 4 years of communications systems experience required OR High School Diploma and 8+ years of relevant communication systems experience
• Technical experience with AC/DC circuits as it pertains to the installation of communications electronic equipment
• Experience with HF/VHF/UHF installation/troubleshooting
• Experience with RF Connectors
• Basic knowledge of test equipment including but not limited to Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Optical analyzers, power meters, bench power supplies, multimeters, etc.
• Familiar with Department of Defense (DoD) services at both Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside Contiguous United States (OCONUS) locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ANY of the following radio systems: (KOR 24A, PRC 117 series, Vortex, ARC-231 a plus), SATCOM equipment, radio networks (HPW, Link-11, Link -16, BFT/FBCB2), cryptographic equipment, keying data transfer devices (DTD's), RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers), basic electronic principles, a firm knowledge of networking equipment, IP networking and sub-netting
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence
• NAVSEA Certified in Fiber Optic Termination
• Tower Climber Certified
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, both internally and with external resources

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be US Citizen and have an active Secret Security Clearance
• Must be eligible to obtain a CAC card

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 Lbs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50%
• Be able to ascend and descend ladders as required for installations
• Must be able to position oneself to install communications systems, server racks, or potentially running transmission lines as required.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at and provide your name and contact information.