Communications Technician/EKMS
- Employer
- Astrion
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Posted
- Oct 01, 2024
- Closes
- Oct 05, 2024
- Ref
- 2830232219
- Discipline
- Sales and Marketing
- Position Type
- Technician
- Specialty
- Autonomy
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Corporate, Other Corporate
Overview:
Communications Technician
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an EKMS/COMSEC Communications Technician for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: San Diego, California
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
TRAVEL: Some travel may be required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Current active Secret Clearance or Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
CITIZENSHIP: Current U.S. Citizenship Required.
CERTIFICATIONS: N/A
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
5+ years managing technical programs for US Navy, USCG, or DoD maritime projects.
5+ years' experience as a technician for military communications equipment discrepancies in line with Navy and DoD protocol
Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing RF equipment
Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing Satellite Communications equipment Eligible for a Secret security clearance
Able to work on small boats and dynamic environment
Eligible for a Secret security clearance
Physically able to work on small boats and ships
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Current Secret security clearance
Experience working onboard navy vessels as an EKMS and Communications technician
Experience with unmanned systems
RESPONSIBILITIES
Install and operate line-of-sight and SATCOM digital communications equipment
Handle and load cryptographic equipment
Support at-sea testing of unmanned systems for the US Navy.
SALARY RANGE: Estimated $75,000 - $90,000 USD annually
depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
What We Offer
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development allotment
Multiple healthcare benefits packages
401K with employer matching
Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized vacation schedule
"Navy Division"
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Communications Technician
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an EKMS/COMSEC Communications Technician for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: San Diego, California
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
TRAVEL: Some travel may be required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Current active Secret Clearance or Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
CITIZENSHIP: Current U.S. Citizenship Required.
CERTIFICATIONS: N/A
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
5+ years managing technical programs for US Navy, USCG, or DoD maritime projects.
5+ years' experience as a technician for military communications equipment discrepancies in line with Navy and DoD protocol
Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing RF equipment
Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing Satellite Communications equipment Eligible for a Secret security clearance
Able to work on small boats and dynamic environment
Eligible for a Secret security clearance
Physically able to work on small boats and ships
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Current Secret security clearance
Experience working onboard navy vessels as an EKMS and Communications technician
Experience with unmanned systems
RESPONSIBILITIES
Install and operate line-of-sight and SATCOM digital communications equipment
Handle and load cryptographic equipment
Support at-sea testing of unmanned systems for the US Navy.
SALARY RANGE: Estimated $75,000 - $90,000 USD annually
depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
What We Offer
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development allotment
Multiple healthcare benefits packages
401K with employer matching
Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized vacation schedule
"Navy Division"
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.