SATELLITE FIELD TECHNICIAN III

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Network and Telecommunications
Location
Shaw, South Carolina
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Satellite Communications (SATCOM)

Satellite Modems

Technical Leadership

Technical Troubleshooting

REQ#: RQ212120
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Serves as a senior-level satellite communications subject matter expert responsible for advanced installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and sustainment of complex SATCOM systems. Provides technical leadership and oversight for mission-critical communications infrastructure.

  • Lead the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced satellite communications systems supporting voice, video, RF, and data networks.

  • Design, configure, and optimize SATCOM solutions in accordance with mission and task-order requirements.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues involving satellite terminals, modems, and RF systems.

  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior technicians.

  • Exercise independent judgment in resolving system-level issues and implementing corrective actions.

  • Support coordination with vendors, engineers, and government stakeholders.

  • Ensure compliance with all security, safety, and operational standards.

  • Maintain detailed technical documentation and reporting for systems and activities.

Certifications

  • Must meet certification requirements specified in the applicable SPIN-C or individual task order.

Clearance: Secret

 General Experience

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of communications systems. Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and understand interrelationships of communications circuits and systems.

  • Experience providing technical leadership and supervision.

 Specialized Experience

  • Expert-level experience with DSCS or commercial satellite terminals, including:

  •  X-, C-, Ka-, Ku-band and Tri-band satellite terminals

  •  FDMA, TDMA, and IP-based satellite modems

#DefenseOCONUS

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

2 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $37.40 - $50.60. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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