SIGINT Systems Technician

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects‑as‑a‑service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy, and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs, etc.)

leverage to achieve their targets.

Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integration of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations. It manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM ensures Metrea’s airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission‑ready across dynamic operational environments.

The SIGINT Systems Technician is a forward‑deployed technical specialist responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and sustainment of airborne Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems. Operating in austere and high‑tempo environments, this role ensures continuous mission system readiness by performing hands‑on troubleshooting, field‑level repairs, and system validation. Working independently or as part of a small technical team, the technician supports all aspects of mission equipment lifecycle management – including integration, software updates, and configuration control.

This position is critical to delivering reliable, high‑performance SIGINT capability in support of real‑time ISR operations.

• Install, configure, and maintain airborne SIGINT mission systems, including RF receivers, transmitters, processors, antennas, and associated cabling.
• Perform pre‑mission system checks, field‑level troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance to ensure mission readiness.
• Utilize Linux‑based systems for system access, diagnostics, scripting, and log analysis; maintain familiarity with command‑line interfaces and basic system administration.
• Operate and interpret data from test equipment including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, and RF power meters to isolate faults and validate system performance.
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP‑based mission networks, including static routing, subnetting, VLAN tagging, and secure transport links.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across RF, power, and IP‑based network interfaces using technical schematics, block diagrams, and support documentation.
• Conduct system software loads, firmware updates, and configuration management in accordance with program baselines and security requirements.
• Support integration and validation of new hardware or software packages in coordination with engineering and sustainment teams.
• Maintain proper handling and accountability of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) and mission‑critical Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) components.
• Ensure compliance with safety, airworthiness, and operational security protocols during all maintenance and system support activities.
• Provide detailed technical feedback and field reports to support root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and lifecycle sustainment planning.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support mission success, while leveraging clear written and verbal communication to articulate technical capabilities, limitations, support requirements, and areas for innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years of related work experience.
• Associate’s degree plus 4 years of related work experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting airborne SIGINT, EW, or RF systems in deployed or field environments.
• Proficient in Linux…