Communications Installation Engineer

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Communications Installation Engineer. This position is onsite in San Diego, CA .

The candidate will support teams performing installs, maintenance, repairs, overhauls, troubleshooting, and the tests of electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and related devices. The candidate will apply their technical knowledge to assist junior team members with the completion of assigned tasking.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support team members and perform required communication equipment integration or installation of communication systems equipment, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and use of test equipment as required
  
• Install, configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and manage HF, UHF, SATCOM, radio communications suites and associated network and cryptographic equipment deployed
  
• Performance of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting or assessment of electronic equipment
  
• Work alongside engineers to design, build and test solutions to a variety of technical problems
  
  
• Analyze operations and offering suggestions for improvement
  
• Perform field validations of various watercraft and equipment
  
• Perform work between customer sites, shore sites, and/or on ships
  
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience, or High School Diploma and 6 years of experience
  
• Experience with test equipment including but not limited to Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Optical analyzers, power meters, bench power supplies, or multimeters
  
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) services at both Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside Contiguous United States (OCONUS) locations
  
• Technical experience with AC/DC circuits
  
• Experience with HF/VHF/UHF installation/troubleshooting
  
• Experience with RF Connectors
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HF/VHF/UHF radio systems RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers), basic electronic principles, a firm knowledge of networking equipment, IP networking and sub-netting is required
  
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence
  
  
• NAVSEA Certified in Fiber Optic Termination
  
• Tower Climber Certified
  

Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizenship required and an active Secret security clearance
  
• Must be eligible to get a CAC card
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 Lbs.
  
• Work extensive time in stationary positions.
  
• Climb and descend ladders
  

The projected compensation range for this position is $89,100.00-$148,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.


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