Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Senior Technician

Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Senior Technician

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US Job Category: Engineering Jobs Clearance Required: TS/SCI Potential for Telecommute: On-Site

MTSI is looking for a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Senior Technician with deep, authoritative knowledge and extensive experience in the SATCOM field while supporting Space Force assets worldwide. Support includes both in-garrison and deployed technical expertise and manual labor for setup, operation, maintenance, teardown, packing, and transport of advanced communications systems.

Key Functions

• Install, configure, maintain, and operate fixed/deployable antenna systems.
• Install, configure, maintain, and operate RF components to include but not limited to modems, frequency converters, high-powered amplifiers, test equipment, etc.

Required Education /Experience

• Associate of Science in STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience with setting up and maintaining deployable and fixed antenna systems and associated RF equipment.
• Technical experience with RF, satellite communication systems, and signal analysis.
• Perform communications system alignments using precision test equipment.

Required Skills

• Ability to install, align, and diagnose antenna drive system components and failures.

• Able to explain detailed signal flow and components in the transmit and receive paths.

• Ability to configure and operate test equipment including signal analyzers/generators, oscilloscopes, satellite link emulators, signal filters, amplifiers, and distribution switches.

• Creating, reading, and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Ability to communicate technical details and plans including interaction and presentation to team members at all levels.

• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities based on customer needs.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. above the head repeatedly.

• Desired Education/ Experience

• Bachelor of Science in STEM field.

• Site survey experience; verifying technical, physical, and environmental feasibility for installing satellite antennas and equipment along with signal analysis/interference.

• Experience in training personnel on antenna systems and related RF components.

• Military mobility and commercial logistics experience.

• Desired Skills

• Basic understanding of network fundamentals and IP based systems.

• Familiarity with assembly and disassembly of various shelter systems, including inflatable tents, modular structures, and containerized units.

• Basic knowledge of fixed and deployable AC Power generation and distribution systems.

• Fork/Boom Lift operator; 6k, 10k, electric/gas powered, all-terrain.

• Active or ability to obtain commercial driver’s license to support delivery or movement

• Clearance Requirements

• Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

• Travel

• This position will required overnight travel up to 20% of the time. Trip durations may range from overnight to multiple weeks.

• This position is onsite in Colorado Springs.