Communications Engineering Technician IV (NITE)

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA (NAS Oceana)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At NAS Oceana located at Virginia Beach, VA, SA-TECH supports the Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) that covers the development, integration, management and support of an integrated program to enable a continuous, multi-domain, Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training platform across multiple physical training locations. Together with our partners, SA-TECH is helping integrate the Navy Combined Tactical Training Range (NCTTR) and the Southern California Offshore Range (SCORE) into the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) environment.

SA-TECH is currently looking to hire a Communications Engineering Technician IV at NAS Oceana (Virginia Beach, VA) to maintain all systems, communications equipment and all associated components.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Coordinate preventative maintenance on all Systems and Communication equipment.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, isolate malfunctions, repair equipment to the component level, and incorporate engineering changes.
  • Work requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system diagnostics and circuits.
• Exercise independent judgment on tasks such as making circuit and waveform analyses, and tracing relationships in signal flow.
• Use complex test instruments, such as pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, distortion analyzers, site masters and computer analytical equipment.
• Accurately document maintenance actions in IEMS.
• Write and review Work Instructions and procedures for all System and Communication Equipment.
  • Quality Assurance may review work for compliance with accepted practices.
• Perform organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance on assigned equipment and assist other range technicians as required.
• Perform corrosion control on all towers and all other communications equipment as required.
• Operate all Systems, Communications equipment and all associated components.
• Coordinate frequency usage on all Systems and Communication equipment.
  • Work requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system and basic network operations.
• Exercise independent judgment on tasks that support government customer.
• Ensure all personnel are assigned to tasks for which they are qualified.
• Identify training requirements and monitor training accomplishments.
• Interface with other technicians to ensure coordination of requirements, services and tasking.
• Support special tests, evaluations, equipment relocations, and new equipment installations as required including all communication systems.
• Coordinate integration efforts with associate contractors.
• Ensure all configuration changes pursuant to the duties of this position are documented and approved IAW established processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
• Responsible for adhering to environmental, safety, and health standards related to the work activity, including the wearing of all personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must cease work and notify lead, supervisor, or manager of all unsafe conditions.
• Complete all assigned training to include, but not limited to, monthly training assigned in SharePoint, government-assigned training in TWMS, and all other non-recurring training as assigned.
• Accurately document work performed in Deltek for parent company and prime contractor.
• Cross-train and qualify to operate other range systems.
• May be required to travel up to 20% in performance of work, government joint travel regulations are applicable to all travel.
• Work is scheduled by the manager or supervisor based on mission schedule and fleet requirements.
  • Mission support may require shifting of schedules to accommodate fleet readiness.
• Must be operationally qualified at designated tech level within six months of hiring or promotion.
• Other duties as assigned by the Communications Coordinator/Lead.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 50 pounds solo.
• Reports to Communications Coordinator/Lead (Site Mgr. 1).
• Must be able to travel up to 20%, per mission needs.
• Some intermittent overtime may be required.