Communications Engineering Technician IV; NITE Security Clearance

Position: Communications Engineering Technician IV (NITE) with Security Clearance
Position Type:
Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location:

Virginia Beach, VA (NAS Oceana) Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction. At NAS Oceana located at Virginia Beach, VA, SA-TECH supports the Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) that covers the development, integration, management and support of an integrated program to enable a continuous, multi-domain, Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training platform across multiple physical training locations.

Together with our partners, SA-TECH is helping integrate the Navy Combined Tactical Training Range (NCTTR) and the Southern California Offshore Range (SCORE) into the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) environment. SA-TECH is currently looking to hire a Communications Engineering Technician IV at NAS Oceana (Virginia Beach, VA) to maintain all systems, communications equipment and all associated components. Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
* Coordinate preventative maintenance on all Systems and Communication equipment.

* Perform complex troubleshooting, isolate malfunctions, repair equipment to the component level, and incorporate engineering changes.
* Work requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system diagnostics and circuits.
* Exercise independent judgment on tasks such as making circuit and waveform analyses, and tracing relationships in signal flow.

* Use complex test instruments, such as pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, distortion analyzers, site masters and computer analytical equipment.

* Accurately document maintenance actions in IEMS.

* Write and review Work Instructions and procedures for all System and Communication Equipment.
* Quality Assurance may review work for compliance with accepted practices.
* Perform organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance on assigned equipment and assist other range technicians as required.

* Perform corrosion control on all towers and all other communications equipment as required.

* Operate all Systems, Communications equipment and all associated components.

* Coordinate frequency usage on all Systems and Communication equipment.
* Work requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system and basic network operations.
* Exercise independent judgment on tasks that support government customer.

* Ensure all personnel are assigned to tasks for which they are qualified.

* Identify training requirements and monitor training accomplishments.

* Interface with other technicians to ensure coordination of requirements, services and tasking.

* Support special tests, evaluations, equipment relocations, and new equipment installations as required including all communication systems.

* Coordinate integration efforts with associate contractors.

* Ensure all configuration changes pursuant to the duties of this position are documented and approved IAW established processes.

* Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.

* Responsible for adhering to environmental, safety, and health standards related to the work activity, including the wearing of all personal protective equipment (PPE).

* Must cease work and notify lead, supervisor, or manager of all unsafe conditions.

* Complete all assigned training to include, but not limited to, monthly training assigned in SharePoint, government-assigned training in TWMS, and all other…