Ground Control Station (GCS) Technician I - RPA Maintenance

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 Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. 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.

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 basic electronics knowledge to restore equipment.
• 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; 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, per DOD 8570.01-M.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds, work a non-traditional schedule for 24/7/365 operations, and speak, read and write English.
• Preferred: associate's degree, 1+ year of aircraft avionics, GCS, SATCOM or military aviation 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.

What we offer

• Estimated pay of $26.79 (actual varies with experience, education, skills and agreements).
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, and disability and life insurance.