Engineering Technician - TIGS Field Engineering & Sustainment
About the job
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience supporting U.S. Army, Department of Defense, SATCOM, telecommunications, space operations, field engineering, system integration, maintenance, or comparable technical missions is required.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying, integrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and sustaining complex communications or integrated electronic systems is required.
- Demonstrated experience with tactical and/or strategic satellite communications systems, radio frequency communications, signal distribution, and associated subsystems is required.
- Experience performing fault isolation and root cause analysis using electrical schematics, original equipment manufacturer technical manuals, engineering documentation, and test procedures is required.
- Hands-on experience using radio frequency and electrical test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and T-BERD or comparable network test equipment, is required.
- Experience performing operational checkout, acceptance testing, post-repair validation, configuration validation, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance is required.
- Experience with cable fabrication, radio frequency connectors, soldering, continuity testing, and related communications hardware repair activities is required.
- Experience supporting customer operators and maintainers through technical instruction, over-the-shoulder training, troubleshooting assistance, and technical mentorship is required.
- Experience authoring or improving technical procedures, maintenance documentation, troubleshooting guidance, or training materials is required.
- Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and TCP/IP networking in integrated communications environments is required.
- Ability to travel and deploy in support of CONUS and OCONUS customer missions, including short-notice field support when required, is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface professionally with Government customers, engineers, technicians, operators, and vendor support organizations are required.
- An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
- CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
- Lead and support deployment, installation, integration, setup, and operational checkout of TIGS and related tactical or strategic communications systems.
- Support prototype integration, demonstrations, engineering evaluations, operational testing, and fielding activities.
- Integrate hardware, software, radio frequency, networking, antenna, timing, power, and environmental-control subsystems into complete operational solutions.
- Provide field engineering support to diagnose and restore mission-critical communications capability.
- Support development and operational exercises, system recovery efforts, and other customer-directed technical activities.
- Diagnose complex system and component failures using electrical schematics, original equipment manufacturer technical manuals, engineering drawings, technical procedures, and system documentation.
- Perform fault isolation and root cause analysis across radio frequency communications, signal distribution, networking, antenna, power, environmental-control, and timing subsystems.
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance and support repair-versus-replace recommendations.
- Perform cable fabrication, connector repair, soldering, weatherization, continuity testing, and related hands-on repair activities.
- Perform calibration support, sweep testing, inspection, and validation of radio frequency cables, waveguide assemblies, and communications hardware.
- Coordinate with original equipment manufacturer and vendor technical support organizations to resolve technical problems and maintain current system knowledge.
- Conduct radio frequency performance verification and fault isolation using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, network test equipment, and other radio frequency/electrical test equipment.
- Verify signal paths, radio frequency performance, network connectivity, timing, and subsystem interfaces against technical requirements and approved configurations.
- Support acceptance testing and post-repair validation of SATCOM and integrated communications equipment.
- Document test results, discrepancies, corrective actions, and final system status.
- Perform depot-level validation, troubleshooting, acceptance testing, and return-to-service verification following repair or refurbishment.
- Support system inspections, maintenance planning, configuration validation, and readiness assessments.
- Verify installed hardware, software, cabling, interfaces, and configuration status against approved technical baselines.
- Document maintenance actions, corrective actions, configuration status, and unresolved technical risks in established program systems and records.
- Support engineering change implementation, technology refresh, modification, and sustainment activities.
- Provide technical analysis and support for the design, development, integration, testing, documentation, implementation, and sustainment of hardware, software, and integrated product solutions.
- Author, review, and improve technical procedures, maintenance instructions, troubleshooting guides, test procedures, and training materials.
- Capture field observations and operator feedback and translate them into actionable engineering, sustainment, and training recommendations.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to Engineering, Product Support, and Government stakeholders based on system performance and field experience.
- Deliver over-the-shoulder technical training, maintenance instruction, and operator familiarization during field support missions.
- Develop and deliver formal or informal training for operators, maintainers, and technical personnel.
- Support Train-the-Trainer events and institutional training activities.
- Evaluate operator and maintainer proficiency and provide technical mentorship when required.
- Communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical Government stakeholders.
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert for SATCOM troubleshooting, systems integration, and sustainment activities.
- Coordinate directly with Government customers, Engineering, Product Support, field support personnel, laboratories, and vendor or original equipment manufacturer representatives.
- Support customer briefings, technical reviews, demonstrations, problem-solving sessions, and readiness discussions.
- Provide technical leadership during field deployments and time-sensitive system recovery activities.
- Maintain compliance with established maintenance standards, operational procedures, cybersecurity requirements, and Government requirements.
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related technical discipline is preferred; relevant military technical education and extensive directly applicable experience may be considered where permitted by the labor category.
- Direct experience with Tactical Integrated Ground System and/or Mobile Integrated Ground Suite systems is preferred.
- Experience supporting Army tactical communications, MILSATCOM, space control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, sensor, or networked mission systems is preferred.
- Experience supporting depot maintenance, repair/refurbishment, system recovery, and field service engineering activities is preferred.
- Experience integrating prototype capabilities into operational environments and supporting demonstrations, operational tests, or customer acceptance events is preferred.
- Experience serving as a technical lead, subject matter expert, evaluator, instructor, or Train-the-Trainer lead is preferred.
- Experience with satellite payload operations, Advanced Space Control Systems, timing systems, waveguide maintenance, and radio frequency signal-path troubleshooting is preferred.
- Familiarity with Government maintenance, configuration management, technical documentation, readiness reporting, and sustainment processes is preferred.
- Military technical training in satellite communications, satellite systems/network coordination, space control, or comparable communications specialties is preferred.
About the company
CACI International Inc. provides technology and professional services to U.S. government clients, focusing on national security and modernization. It earns most of its revenue through long-term government contracts that fund engineering, intelligence, logistics, cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT solutions for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Its products and services work by delivering specialized technical expertise, secure systems, and mission-support capabilities that help agencies run operations more efficiently and securely. CACI differentiates itself through its deep domain knowledge in national security, a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable solutions, and a skilled workforce that can execute complex, long-duration contracts. The company’s goal is to be a trusted partner for government modernization needs by providing advanced technology solutions and mission support that enhance national security and operational effectiveness.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
1962
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What believers are saying
- August 2026 Q4 revenue reached $2.71 billion, with $32.0 billion backlog.
- September 16, 2026 CENTCOM award carries a $1.5 billion ceiling and expands pipeline.
- Fiscal 2027 guidance targets $10.65 billion to $10.85 billion revenue and $900 million cash flow.
What critics are saying
- Nearly 83% of fiscal 2027 revenue comes from existing programs, tying growth to recompetes.
- CACI's backlog depends on Army, CENTCOM, and OPM awards; one lost recompete hurts 2027.
- A failed ARKA integration or fixed-price slip would crush margins and credibility.
What makes CACI unique
- CACI pairs software-defined electronic warfare with new Rochester manufacturing for faster Army fielding.
- ARKA adds space sensors and ground software, broadening CACI beyond services into hardware.
- Oracle partnership on OPM HRIT modernizes federal HR on a shared cloud platform.
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