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 operating radio and data distribution systems.

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
• Maintain and install equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles, and power generators

Requirements

• Advanced team member supervision and training
• Interest in working with electronic equipment
• Interest in problem-solving

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Helpful skills such as interest in working with electronic equipment and problem-solving

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

Pay

Non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

Schedule

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