ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (SATCOM)

About this role

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by: 1. Technical Troubleshooting: Independent diagnostics and fault isolation on complex military satellite communication (SATCOM) systems (such as Super High Frequency [SHF] or Extremely High Frequency [EHF] systems). 2. Equipment Maintenance: Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on active transmit/receive equipment, RF components, high-power amplifiers (HPAs), up/down converters, modems (e.g., EBEM), and associated antenna structures.

3. Test Equipment Use: Proficient use of specialized test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, signal generators) to analyze system performance, align equipment, and verify signal flow. 4. Crypto/Security Operations: Configuration, loading, and operational handling of secure cryptographic equipment (e.g., KIV-7, KG-175, or similar Navy/DoD inline network encryptors). This position is within the Work Category 411 at Work Level Basic, Series and Grade GG-09.

Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.