Ground Control Station (GCS) Technician I - RPA

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Ground Control Station (GCS) Technician I to support the daily operations of an Air Force Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) unit at Battle Creek ANG Base in Michigan. The technician performs organizational-level maintenance on GCSs in line with Air Force Technical Data under direct supervision, carrying out preventative maintenance, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting, testing and installation of electronic and IT systems and subsystems. The USAF equivalent is an Apprentice-level Avionics Technician, Cyber Transport or RF Transmission Systems position, reporting to the Site Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Interface regularly with customers, with strong customer service and communication skills.
• Follow Air Force Instruction (AFI 21-101) and Technical Data, and document maintenance actions and discrepancies in aircraft logs, MIS and maintenance records.
• Use test instruments to isolate malfunctions and apply engineering changes.
• Maintain, repair and install electronic equipment such as radar, radio, telecommunication, SATCOM and navigational aids, micro and mainframe computers, and industrial measuring and calibration devices.
• Work under immediate supervision, with work reviewed by the supervisor for compliance with accepted practices.

Required profile

• High school diploma or completion of relevant military and/or vocational technical school.
• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI; US citizenship is required to obtain it.
• Ability to lift and carry items over 50 pounds and to work a non-traditional schedule for 24/7/365 operations.
• Updated SF-86 submitted within 30 days of hire.
• IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP or GSEC) within 90 days of hire; additional on-the-job training may be required.
• Preferred: associate degree, one year of aircraft avionics, GCS, SATCOM or military aviation maintenance experience, and prior defense contractor or RPA avionics experience.

Required skills

• Blueprints, wiring diagrams and data tables.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of Windows; preferred: Linux administration and networking basics.
• English speaking, reading, writing and understanding.

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.