SATCOM Senior Technician

Readiness Delivered. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing. Are you someone with deep, authoritative knowledge and extensive experience inthe SATCOM field whilesupporting Space Force assetsworldwide? Kratos has an opportunity for a SATCOM Senior Technician with the following job responsibilities:

• Support includesboth in-garrison anddeployed technicalexpertiseand manual labor for setup, operation, maintenance, teardown, packing,andtransport of advanced communications systems.
• Install,configure,maintain,andoperatefixed/deployableantenna systems.
• Install, configure,maintain, andoperateRF components to includebut not limited tomodems, frequency converters,high-poweredamplifiers,test equipment,etc.

• Associate of Science in STEM field.
• 4+yearsofexperiencewithsetting up andmaintaining deployableand fixedantenna systems and associated RFequipment .
• Technical experience with RF, satellite communication systems, and signal analysis .
• Performcommunicationssystem alignments using precisiontest equipment.
• Ability toinstall,align,anddiagnose antenna drive systemcomponents and failures.
• Able to explaindetailedsignal flow and components in thetransmitand receive paths.
• Ability to configure andoperatetest equipment including signal analyzers/generators, oscilloscopes,satellite link emulators, signal filters, amplifiers,anddistributionswitches .
• Creating, reading,and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to communicate technical details and plans including interaction and presentation to team members at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities based on customer needs.
• Ability to lift50lbs.above the head repeatedly.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in STEM field.
• Site surveyexperience;verifyingtechnical, physical, and environmental feasibility for installing satellite antennas and equipmentalong with signal analysis/interference.
• Experience in training personnel onantenna systems andrelated RF components.
• Militarymobilityand commerciallogisticsexperience.
• Basic understanding of RF over Fiber systems theory and operations.
• Basic understanding ofnetworkfundamentalsand IP based systems.
• Familiarity withassembly and disassembly of various shelter systems, including inflatable tents, modular structures, and containerized units.
• Basic knowledge of fixed and deployable AC Power generation and distribution systems.
• Fork/Boom Liftoperator; 6k, 10k, electric/gas powered, all-terrain.
• Active or ability to obtain commercial driver's license to support deliveryor movement.

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $80,000-$115,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.