Satellite Operations Technician (Active Secret Clearance)

Akima
British Indian Ocean Territory
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: associatesSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork"]

Support satellite operations and maintenance at Remote Tracking Stations for the STORMS Satellite Control Network Operations contract. Configure, operate, and maintain mission systems; run acquisition, tracking, and commanding operational events; maintain cognizance of station equipment status; perform COMSEC and Senior Contract Representative duties as required; and keep mission logs and electronic systems administration up to date.

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Akima
Akima
10 hours ago

Satellite Operations Technician (Active Secret Clearance)

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Job Summary

Support satellite operations and maintenance at Remote Tracking Stations for the STORMS Satellite Control Network Operations contract. Configure, operate, and maintain mission systems; run acquisition, tracking, and commanding operational events; maintain cognizance of station equipment status; perform COMSEC and Senior Contract Representative duties as required; and keep mission logs and electronic systems administration up to date.
Location: British Indian Ocean Territory
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Configure, operate, and maintain assigned systems during satellite support, test, and maintenance activities.
  • •Initiate, direct, and verify completion of operational events for acquisition, tracking, and commanding functions.
  • •Maintain cognizance of station equipment status and perform COMSEC duties as required.
  • •Assist with repairs and alignment of equipment in accordance with TOs/TMs or commercial manuals.
  • •Perform preventive maintenance inspection (PMI), maintain vehicle folders, and prepare daily activity logs in appropriate electronic systems.

Key Requirements

  • •Active SECRET security clearance (or higher).
  • •US Citizen.
  • •Ability to climb high ladders and work on elevated platforms and antennas.
  • •Ability to perform strenuous physical work (walking, lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, and reaching overhead).
  • •Familiarity with operating electronic test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and related tools.
Education:Associate's in Electronics
Skills:CommunicationTeamwork
Certifications:EKMS/KMI certified
Languages:English
Tech Stack:COMSECEKMSKMITOsTMsMultimetersOscilloscopesSpectrum analyzersFrequency countersSignal generatorsPower metersData analyzers

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Security Clearance:SECRET

Company Brief

Akima
Provides government and commercial clients with mission-critical services including operations & maintenance, logistics, IT, engineering, cybersecurity, and staffing solutions across defense, federal, and infrastructure markets.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Herndon, United States
Founded: 1996
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