RF Technician

RF/SATCOM TechnicianThe ACCOM Radio Frequency (RF) / Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Technician is responsible 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.
• Perform 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.
• Ability to obtain Minimum IAT Level II certification
• Familiarity with deployable communications systems.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance. (Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance)