C4PS - 2510 Satellite Communications Technician (VSAT / SATCOM) - JANUARY 2025 - C4 Planning Solutions, LLC
New Orleans, LA
About the Job
Position Title: Satellite Communications Technician (SATCOM/VSAT)
Location: New Orleans, LA
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $73,000 - $82,000 USD
Security Clearance Requirement: Position requires an ACTIVE Security Clearance
Years of Experience: 3 - 5 yrs
Roles and Responsibilities:
In support of the USMC's MCTSSA at MARFORRES, NOLA:
SATCOM/VSAT Subject Matter Expert is responsible for providing C4I systems support to military units via on-site and remote efforts. This support includes the set-up, configuration, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance for the VSAT-Family of Systems (FOS), and all other Satellite Communications (SATCOM) terminals. These support efforts are provided to military units while deployed, in garrison, in preparation of, and while participating in major exercises and contingency operations.
- Able to provide highly specialized system interoperability and integration support, including over-the shoulder training and troubleshooting for multiple fielded C4I systems and associated tactical networks to Marines deployed and in garrison.
- Familiarity with operation and technical support of SATCOM.
- Working knowledge of multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, power meters and other test equipment.
- Software experience with Windows 10, Linux/Unix OS and common network administration programs including terminal emulator and file transfer software.
- Ability to read and comprehend technical documentation and diagrams.
- Advanced understanding of signal flow of a SATCOM terminal and troubleshooting individual components of the terminal i.e. low noise block (LNB), power amplifiers, antenna control unit (ACU), block up-converter (BUC), etc.
- General knowledge of Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA).
Requirements
Desired Qualities and Minimum Requirements Considered:
- Significant use and familiarity with USMC/DOD SATCOM/VSAT Systems
- Familiar with Linkway, EBEM and iDirect modems
- Familiar with VSAT FOS, VSAT-E/RRK, SMART-T and GBS systems
- Basic networking skills
- Effective communicator of highly technical information
- Familiar with TracStar/Cobham ACUs.
- Adaptable to fluid environments
Benefits