25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

About the role

The Signal Support Systems Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring Army National Guard units maintain effective communication systems. This position involves integrating and supporting signal systems, performing maintenance tasks, and providing technical assistance.

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
• Maintenance for equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles, and power generators

Requirements

• Advanced team member supervisory and training responsibilities
• 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

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

• Basic Training: 10 weeks
• Advanced Individual Training (AIT): 18 weeks

Pay

• Between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change