Communications Installation Engineer

About the role

This onsite position in San Diego, CA supports teams performing installations, maintenance, repairs, overhauls, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and related devices. The candidate will apply technical knowledge to assist junior team members with task completion.

Responsibilities

• Support team members with communication equipment integration or installation of communication systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and use of test equipment.
• Install, configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and manage HF, UHF, SATCOM, radio communications suites, and associated network and cryptographic equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting or assessment of electronic equipment.
• Work alongside engineers to design, build, and test solutions to technical problems.
• Analyze operations and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Perform field validations of various watercraft and equipment.
• Perform work between customer sites, shore sites, and/or on ships.
• Travel within CONUS/OCONUS as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience, or High School Diploma and 6 years of experience.
• Experience with test equipment including Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Optical analyzers, power meters, bench power supplies, or multimeters.
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) services at both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Technical experience with AC/DC circuits.
• Experience with HF/VHF/UHF installation/troubleshooting.
• Experience with RF connectors.
• US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance; must be eligible for a CAC card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HF/VHF/UHF radio systems, RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers), basic electronic principles, networking equipment, IP networking, and sub-netting.
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence.
• NAVSEA Certified in Fiber Optic Termination.
• Tower Climber Certified.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Work extensive time in stationary positions.
• Climb and descend ladders.