MILSATCOM Engineering Technician II

About the role

CACI International Inc. is hiring a MILSATCOM Engineering Technician II for the STORMS contract, which operates and maintains two MILSATCOM terminals at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The technician provides mission-essential support to the Satellite Control Network Tracking Station Operations Remote Site and its mission partners. The position is full time, requires a Secret clearance and involves no travel.

Key responsibilities

• Perform operations and corrective/preventive maintenance on telecommunications equipment, RF systems, secure communications equipment and mechanical/antenna equipment.
• Document operations, performance testing, troubleshooting and maintenance activities in IMDS, and complete paperwork for equipment and spares inventories.
• Ascend and descend ladders and platforms on antenna towers 40 feet or higher, working on equipment in upper and lower racks.
• Work with WSOCs, distant-end Earth Terminals and users on circuit activation, configuration, troubleshooting, modification, adjustment and decommissioning.
• Maintain energized electrical circuits and equipment as required.

Required profile

• AA/Vocational/Technical degree plus 3 years of experience (7 years in lieu of a degree) managing or overseeing geographically separated Air Force/DoD contract operations, maintenance and base operations.
• Experience troubleshooting at system and circuit card/module level, RF and telecommunications troubleshooting, and customer service for the Department of Defense.
• Background in operating and maintaining DSCS/WGS satellite communications equipment and communications/electronics equipment.
• Previous experience supporting government and/or DoD customers.
• US citizen with an Active Secret security clearance.
• Comfortable with heights and fall arrest systems, and able to work with hand tools.
• Swing shift (1:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. PST); days off Tuesday and Wednesday.

Required skills

• Qualified in electronic test equipment: telecommunications analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, digital multimeters.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, publications, policies and directives.
• Safety and security mindset on federal installations.

What we offer

• Pay meets or exceeds the Service Contract Act minimum of $31.06 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
• Benefits include healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off.