Telecommunications Technician Professional

• Perform electrical, mechanical and RF troubleshooting to determine problems in equipment

• Dismantle, adjust, repair, calibrate, align, assemble and operate equipment

• Responsible for property inventory, control of supply parts and tools, and quality assurance

• Responsible for working with Depot Property Manager to ensure calibration of Eastern Range test equipment

• Maintain station logs, documentation, and records

• Working knowledge of computer networks and serial to ethernet conversion.

• Operate timing CS-5 count distribution equipment, Time comparison with US Naval Observatory atomic clock (TWSTT), IRIG time codes and distribution, and GPS receivers

• Perform technical duties in Tech Control environment

• Support routine test operations, checkouts, and modifications

• Operate and maintain TMS-3000 multiplexors, Orion DRCS, AUTODIN, ATM networking equipment, and various KG devices

• Support other duties as assigned in above areas

• Train in all areas of Ascension Communications and assist in the training of other employees

• Perform other duties as assigned

• AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two-year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two (2) years of communications operations and maintenance experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook

• Experience utilizing test and diagnostic measurement equipment, Fireberd digital test set, network analyzers, multi-meters and oscilloscopes

• Experience with troubleshooting of electronic equipment/systems

• Knowledge, understanding, and familiarity with the operation and maintenance of military satellite communications equipment including the antenna system, RF transmit and receive subsystems, and satellite modems and digital interface equipment, preferred

• Knowledge, understanding, and familiarity with the operation and maintenance of Tech Control, data transmission systems, digital switching equipment, patch panels, audio amplifiers, and signal conditioning equipment, preferred

• Working knowledge of U.S. Air Force Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to move, transport, install and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

• Ability to ascend/descend and traverse work areas at heights of 20 feet or more

• Ability to drive manual transmission

• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

• Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.