Communications Specialist
MANTECH · Norfolk, VA · 4 wk ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time
About the role
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Communications Specialist to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. This is an onsite position.
Responsibilities
- Support team members and perform required communication equipment integration or installation of communication systems equipment, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and use of test equipment as required
- Install, configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and manage HF, UHF, SATCOM, radio communications suites and associated network and cryptographic equipment deployed
- Demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a cohesive team
- Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting or assessment of electronic equipment
- Work alongside engineers to design, build and test solutions to a variety of technical problems
- Analyze operations and offer suggestions for improvement
- Perform field validations of various watercraft and equipment
- Work between customer sites, shore sites, and/or on ships
- Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed up to 50%
Requirements
- 2+ years of Communications experience
- Experience with HF/VHF/UHF installation/troubleshooting
- Experience with RF Connectors
- Hands-on knowledge of test equipment including but not limited to Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Optical analyzers, power meters, bench power supplies, multimeters, etc.
- Must possess a current Sec+ Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ANY of the following radio systems: (KOR 24A, PRC 117 series, Vortex, ARC-231 a plus), SATCOM equipment, radio networks (HPW, Link-11, Link -16, BFT/FBCB2), cryptographic equipment, keying data transfer devices (DTD’s), RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers), basic electronic principles, a firm knowledge of networking equipment, IP networking and sub-netting
- Experience with JIRA/Confluence
- Associate's degree in related field
- NAVSEA Certified in Fiber Optic Termination
Clearance Requirements
US citizenship required and an active Secret clearance. Must be eligible to obtain a CAC card.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 Lbs
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50%
- Be able to ascend and descend ladders as required for installations
- Must be able to position oneself to install communications systems, server racks, or potentially running transmission lines as required