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RF / SATCOM Technician

Full time at Amentum in Kuwait
Posted on August 28, 2024

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The ACCOM Radio Frequency (RF) / Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Technician is responsible for installing, sustaining, troubleshooting, and repairing 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge in maintaining the following systems but not limited to: CM-200, CM-300, GRC-171 & 211, GRR-23/24 PCAS, GRT-21/22, PRC-117, RT-1319, TRC-176, URC-200, EPLRS radio, AN/TRC-214, Joint Radio Relay (JR2), Cornet TVCS-L, LHSC, RT9000D, 721S-1, ALE, Have Quick, SINCGARS, KY-100, VSAT VRC-103.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Minimum Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Formal electronics training such as military technical training school, vocational college, and/or four (4) year electronics apprentice program with experience in electronics equipment the technician will maintain.
  • Minimum IAT Level II, IP fundamental, familiarity with deployable communications systems.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance required. (Note: US citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance)
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