Satellite Systems Installer

About the role

Nightwing is seeking a cleared and experienced Satellite Installer/Field Engineer in the Fairfax VA area. The selected candidate will be responsible for repairing, testing, and deploying satellite devices in support of a global network. Work as a member of a team for installation of new Satellite antenna systems ranging in size from 1 meter to 4 meters at worldwide locations. Travel OCONUS to conduct site surveys as well as, install/repair RF equipment with relations to network/facilities equipment and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Repair, test, and deploy satellite devices in support of a global network.
• Work as a member of a team for installation of new Satellite antenna systems ranging in size from 1 meter to 4 meters at worldwide locations.
• Travel OCONUS to conduct site surveys as well as, install/repair RF equipment with relations to network/facilities equipment and specifications.
• Design, update, and record all areas of Satellite systems installations and connectivity, using customer provided procedures and direction.
• Train customers in the operation of equipment and testing of installed satellite systems.
• Compose, review, and provide updates to technical documentation.

Requirements

• Skilled in Satellite terminal operations, circuit restoration, maintenance, installation (to include fiber optics), and upgrading of communication facilities.
• Proficient with test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, Digital data test sets, Oscilloscopes, Power meters and Multi-meters, both loop and end-to-end testing.
• Basic knowledge of trades and safety protocols to include but not limited to; Electrical (commercial), Carpentry (most hand and power tools), procedures for working around Heavy Equipment (cranes, forklifts, Etc..).
• Understanding of Customer field environment.
• Experience with OCONUS travel.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of Customer field environment.
• Experience with OCONUS travel.

Additional Requirements

• Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.
• Years of Experience Required: 6+
• Education Level/Major: BS/BA Technical field
• Can Equivalent Experience be Substituted for Educational Requirement (Yes/No): Yes
• Weapons Certification Required (Yes/No): No
• Professional License or Certification Required (Yes/No) / Type: No
• OCONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %: Yes, up to 50% OCONUS travel, including hazard areas as required.
• Must be a US Citizen and have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph from day one of employment and be crossover eligible.

Benefits

Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD