5-10 years of hands-on maintenance experience with ground system equipment, specifically TT&C systems.
Technical certification or an Associate Degree in Engineering required.
5 years of experience with ground system test equipment and satellite communications, including reading complex electrical and RF schematics.
2 years of leadership and project management experience with strong technical writing skills.
Familiarity with spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other testing equipment.
Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Responsibilities
Provide operations and maintenance support for ground systems.
Ensure reliable operation of mission-critical ground systems.
Operate and maintain satellite ground systems.
Support and troubleshoot communication circuits and equipment for 10 SOPS networks.
Adhere to Configuration Management policies as defined in 10 SOPSINST 4130.3B.
Respond to ground system anomalies to diagnose and correct issues.
Initiate and implement corrective actions and improvements to ground systems.
Benefits
Performance bonuses and annual salary reviews.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Educational reimbursement opportunities.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead Ground Systems Technician Location: Point Magu, CA Employment Type: Full-Time
** This position is contingent upon award of the contract.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Ground Systems Technician to join our team. In this role, you will support the operations, management and maintenance of satellite and ground systems ensuring continuous and reliable satellite communications in direct support of Fleet, Joint and interagency operations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive operations and maintenance support for ground systems
Ensure continuous and reliable operation of mission critical ground systems
Operate and maintain Satellite ground systems
Support ground system equipment and components including but not limited to: SGLS & EHF antennas, pedestals, uplink/downlink RF components, receivers, high-power amplifiers, test loop translator (TLT), etc.
Support, monitor, and troubleshoot all communication circuits and equipment supporting connectivity into 10 SOPS networks
Adhere to Configuration Management (CM) policies and procedures as defined in 10 SOPSINST 4130.3B
Perform ground system anomaly response to troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct ground system components
Initiate, diagnose, analyze, and implement (with DON DGR coordination & approval) corrective actions, improvements, upgrades, enhancements to ground systems in accordance with the 10 SOPS Configuration Management Plan (10 SOPSINST 4130.3B).
Act as a technical representative of ground system operations and participate in meetings related to the troubleshooting, correction, enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment of ground system components as required by the DON DGR.
Qualifications
Required:
5-10 years of hands-on professional maintenance experience on ground system equipment-specifically Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) systems
Technical certification or an Associate Degree in Engineering
5 years of experience utilizing ground system test equipment and a deep operational knowledge of satellite communications, including the ability to read and interpret complex electrical and RF schematics
2 years of proven leadership and project management experience, coupled with excellent interpersonal and technical writing skills for drafting clear, concise reports
Experience in spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, signal generator, power meter, firebird network tester, T-bird network tester, fiber network tester, and multimeter
Active TS/SCI clearance
Desired:
Proactive, positive, and rapid problem solver capable of troubleshooting complex system issues and delivering swift, decisive resolutions
Salary
Salary range for this role is $115,000 - $185,000.00/year; however several factors are considered within extending an offer, including but not limited to candidate's education, year's experience, training and/or certifications and critical skills.
Benefits
Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Educational reimbursement opportunities
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
