Communications Specialist Jobs

Job Posting

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Communications Specialist to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. This is an onsite position. 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
• Demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a cohesive team
• Performance of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting or assessment of electronic equipment
• Working alongside engineers to design, build and test solutions to a variety of technical problems
• Analyzing 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 as needed up to 50%

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Communications experience
• Experience with HF/VHF/UHF installation/troubleshooting
• Experience with RF Connectors
• Hands-on knowledge of test equipment including but not limited to Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Optical analyzers, power meters, bench power supplies, multimeters, etc.
• Must possess a current Sec+ Certification

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with ANY of the following radio systems: (KOR 24A, PRC 117 series, Vortex, ARC-231 a plus), SATCOM equipment, radio networks (HPW, Link-11, Link -16, BFT/FBCB2), cryptographic equipment, keying data transfer devices (DTD's), RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers), basic electronic principles, a firm knowledge of networking equipment, IP networking and sub-netting
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence
• Associate's degree in related field
• NAVSEA Certified in Fiber Optic Termination

Clearance Requirements:

• US citizenship required and an active Secret clearance
• Must be eligible to obtain a CAC card

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 Lbs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50%
• Be able to ascend and descend ladders as required for installations
• Must be able to position oneself to install communications systems, server racks, or potentially running transmission lines as required.