SATELLITE FIELD TECHNICIAN III

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$77K — $105K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with satellite communications systems
  • 2+ years related experience in installation and troubleshooting
  • US citizenship required
  • Expert-level knowledge of DSCS and commercial satellite terminals
  • Familiarity with X-, C-, Ka-, Ku-band and Tri-band satellite systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead installation and maintenance of advanced SATCOM systems
  • Design and configure SATCOM solutions as per mission requirements
  • Diagnose and resolve complex satellite system issues
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior staff
  • Exercise independent judgment for system-level problem-solving
  • Coordinate with vendors, engineers, and stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with security and operational standards
  • Maintain detailed documentation of systems activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work weeks and various paid time off options
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life and critical illness insurance offerings
  • Regular review of benefits to maintain competitiveness
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Network and Telecommunications

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Satellite Modems, Technical Leadership, Technical Troubleshooting
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

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.


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


Clearance: Secret

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


The likely hourly rate for this position is between $37.40 - $50.60. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA SC Shaw

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identify Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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