25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

About the role

The Signal Support Systems Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring Army National Guard units remain connected and informed. This position involves integrating signal systems and networks, performing various signal support functions, and maintaining and installing necessary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain radio and data distribution systems
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
• Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks
• Maintain and install signal support systems and terminal devices
• Prepare maintenance and supply requests for unit-level signal support
• Operate and perform preventative maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles

Requirements

• Advanced mechanical and electrical principles
• Preventive maintenance procedures
• Line installation and wiring techniques
• Communication security policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Interest in working with electronic equipment
• Interest in problem-solving

Skills

• Learn mechanical and electrical principles
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures
• Install and wire equipment
• Understand communication security policies
• Problem solve

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

Schedule

Training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT).

Pay

Signal Support Systems Specialists earn a regular paycheck while learning valuable job skills through the Army National Guard.

Benefits

• Montgomery GI Bill
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Health care benefits
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable