Satellite Communications Technician

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Satellite Communications Technician to provide on-sight field technical expertise and manual labor in the setup, checkout, operation, teardown, packing, and transportation of advanced prototype and operational space related C4ISR systems in Colorado Springs, CO.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit .

Responsibilities:

As a Satellite Communications Technician with MTSI, you will provide on-sight field technical expertise and manual labor in the setup, checkout, operation, teardown, packing, and transportation of advanced prototype and operational space related C4ISR systems. You will also have familiarity with setting up, operating and maintaining RF antenna systems.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Set up, operate, maintain and troubleshoot various RF antenna systems.
• Set up operating sites in the field using deployable RF equipment.
• Utilize a variety of test equipment to ensure proper system alignment and operation.
• Train military, civilian and contractors on various RF equipment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years experience with both military and commercial deployable antenna systems and associated equipment.
• Have mobility and logistics experience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to operate test equipment (Spectrum-Analyzers, Signal Generators, Satellite-Simulators, O-Scopes, etc.).
• Have the ability to setup, checkout, operate, pack and safely transport a wide range of electronics components and systems.
• Have the ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interaction and presentation.
• Must have field and operational level expertise to support systems in deployed conditions.
• Have the ability to handle multiple efforts and switch priorities immediately to support urgent mission needs.
• Have the ability to repeatedly lift 70-100 lbs above the head repeatedly.
• Have knowledge of proper maintenance techniques across RF, power, control, antenna, electronic component and related systems.
• Have experience setting up and maintaining RF equipment in deployed environments.

Desired Experience:

• Active Class-A commercial driver’s license to support cross-country requirements to deliver systems to other vendors and/or test ranges.
• Basic knowledge of fiber optics to include installation, testing, transceiver operation/troubleshooting.
• Background in satellite or cellular communications and associated networking and IP based systems to troubleshoot system problems.
• Be fork lift operator certified.
• Understanding of systems integration across RF and baseband frequencies.
• Understanding of RF fundamentals and signal processing systems.
• Have extensive RF systems and communications knowledge across open-air, closed loop and lab level environments.

Education Requirement:

• Associate of Science degree in STEM field.

Desired Education Requirement:

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM field.

Travel Requirements:

• This position will require overnight travel up to 20 percent of the time.
• Trip durations may range from overnight to several weeks.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret with Sensitive Comparted Information (SCI) eligibility.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $100,000/year to $122,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job- related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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