Centurum

Provides cybersecurity, systems integration, C5ISR solutions

Electronics Technician Maintenance 2 - SATCOM

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Completed formal system-specific training for either the Unit Level Variant (ULV) AN/USC-69(v)3/A(v)3/B(v)3/C(v)3 or the Force Level Variant (FLV) AN/USC-69(v)2/A(v)2.
Understand electrical safety, raw AC/DC power handling, and Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel (HERP/RF radiated power) protection.
Read, interpret, and execute System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) documents, including their safety and security measures.
Read and interpret shipboard installation drawings, including Installation Requirements Drawings (IRD), Ship Installation Drawings (SID), Ship Alterations (SHIPALT), and Liaison Action Requests (LAR).
Have demonstrated experience with shipboard hardware installation, cable management, and physical inspections for cable damage, correct labeling, and secure equipment mounting.
Configure and verify settings on Cisco routers and network switches.
Configure and manage KG-175 TACLANE cryptographic equipment.
Understand TCP/IP, basic routing, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Be familiar with cybersecurity principles, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and standard vulnerability scans.
Understand ship/shore SATCOM architecture and SATCOM modem settings.
Deliver detailed technical documentation and final system status reports upon project completion.
Operate a digital multimeter to verify single- and three-phase AC and DC power and troubleshoot DC bias in sub-level electronic components.
Set up a spectrum analyzer to display the Signal of Interest (SOI), interpret reference levels, bandwidth and Carrier-to-Noise (C/N) ratios, distinguish dBm from dB readings, and perform and analyze Insertion Loss (S21) and Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) measurements.
Understand the differences between Serial and Ethernet Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs), and configure and use Serial and/or Ethernet BERT to troubleshoot active SATCOM links.
Use a LAN cable tester to verify Ethernet cable pinout, continuity, and wiring.
Use terminal emulators such as PuTTY or Tera Term and GUI-based management interfaces to configure and diagnose routers, modems, and Ethernet switches.
Have a high school diploma.
Have and maintain a Secret U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Interface effectively with technical and management personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

Apply basic and some advanced technical knowledge to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
Use familiarity with circuit interrelationships and judgment to plan work sequences and select tools and testing instruments.
Complete work under immediate supervision and obtain technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Have direct, hands-on experience or familiarity with Satellite Terminal (Transportable) non-geostationary (STtNG) Increment 1.
Have experience performing shipboard testing, including System Operational Verification Tests (SOVT).
Have experience supporting Navy modernization initiatives, installation cycles, and C4I system upgrades.
Have hands-on experience configuring and maintaining Virtual Cisco Routers.
Hold current CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, and CCNA certifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Electronics Technician Maintenance (ETM) II applies basic and some advanced technical knowledge to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Work requires familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits and judgment in planning work sequence, in selecting tools, testing instruments, and is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. This technician works under immediate supervision and achieves technical guidance, as required, from a supervisor or higher-level technician.

REQUIRED SKILLS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
The ETM II will demonstrate the following core technical capabilities and system-specific experience:
Mandatory System Training in Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP):

Must have completed formal system-specific training on either of the following variants:
Unit Level Variant (ULV) AN/USC-69(v)3/A(v)3/B(v)3/C(v)3
Force Level Variant (FLV) AN/USC-69(v)2/A(v)2
Must have complete understanding of electrical safety, raw AC/DC power handling, and Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel (HERP/RF radiated power) protection.
Must have the ability to read, interpret, and execute steps in System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) documents, including all safety and security measures.
Must have proficiency in reading and interpreting shipboard installation drawings, including Installation Requirements Drawings (IRD), Ship Installation Drawings (SID), Ship Alterations (SHIPALT), and Liaison Action Requests (LAR).
Must have demonstrated experience with shipboard hardware installation, high-standard cable management, and conducting thorough physical inspections (checking for cable damage, correct labeling, and secure equipment mounting).
Must have hands-on proficiency in configuring and verifying settings on Cisco routers and network switches.
Must have experience configuring and managing cryptographic equipment, specifically the KG-175 TACLANE.
Must have a solid understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, basic routing, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Must have familiarity with core cybersecurity principles, the purpose and application of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and standard vulnerability scans.
Must have understanding SATCOM architecture (ship/shore), SATCOM modem settings
Must have the ability to deliver detailed technical documentation and final system status reports upon project completion to ensure smooth cross-functional handoffs.
The ETM II must be competent in operating the following specialized tools to troubleshoot SATCOM links and electronic components:
     a. Digital Multimeter: Perform basic AC (single-phase and 3-phase) and DC power verifications, alongside DC-bias troubleshooting of sub-level electronic components.
     b. Spectrum Analyzer: Setup and display the Signal Of Interest (SOI), interpret reference levels, bandwidth, Carrier-to-Noise (□(C/N)) ratios, distinguish between dBm and dB readings, and perform/analyze Insertion Loss (□(S_□21 )) and Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) measurements.
     c. Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT): Clear understanding of the differences between Serial and Ethernet BERT, with the ability to configure and utilize Serial and/or Ethernet BERT to troubleshoot active SATCOM links.
     d. LAN Cable Tester: Capability to test Ethernet cables for proper pinout, continuity, and wiring verification.
     e. Software Tools: Proficient with terminal emulators (e.g., PuTTY, Tera Term) and GUI-based management interfaces to configure and diagnose routers, modems, and Ethernet switches.

Education: HS Diploma
Travel Required: 25%
Work Location: San Diego, CA
This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Desired System Experience - STtNG Experience: Direct, hands-on experience or familiarity with the Satellite Terminal (Transportable) non-geostationary (STtNG) Increment 1 is highly desired.
Fleet Support and Testing: Demonstrated experience performing shipboard testing, specifically including the execution of System Operational Verification Tests (SOVT).
Navy Modernization: Proven experience supporting Navy modernization initiatives, installation cycles, and system upgrades for C4I systems.
Networking and Virtualization: Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining Virtual Cisco Routers.
Industry Certifications: Possession of current CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, and CCNA certifications.

REMARKS
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.

Compensation: $44 - $52 an hour.
Compensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.

This labor category is a hard to fill position.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

***When responding to this posting please reference job # SD26-117 Electronics Technician II (CBSP) SATCOM**

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:

Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.

Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

About the Company

Centurum

Provides cybersecurity, systems integration, C5ISR solutions

Centurum delivers cybersecurity, systems integration, communications and network engineering, software engineering, operational and technical support, and information operations for federal government customers. It supports world-wide wired and wireless C5ISR networks and provides intelligence analysis to aid national security operations. The company coordinates skilled engineering teams to design, install, maintain secure networks, deploy software, and deliver ongoing support. Its offices near federal headquarters and Navy bases enable close collaboration with agencies and defense partners to help deploy effective network-centric solutions and intelligence support.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: McLean, VA
Founded: 2004

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