RF Antenna Technician - TS/SCI REQUIRED

RF Antenna Technician - TS/SCI REQUIRED

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a RF Antenna Technician to support our mission critical program in Springfield, VA.

As the RF Antenna Technician, you will, in part, perform semi-annual antenna and radio frequency (RF) systems Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on antennas, RF conditioning units (RFCU), RF distribution units (RFDU), antenna switches and RF transmission lines at the forward detachments of the 719 MI BN. This scheduled maintenance is essential to pinpoint and repair degradation, ensuring maximum performance of the RF systems exposed to the harsh mountaintop environment.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses and performs maintenance and repairs on critical antenna, radio frequency distribution (RFD) subsystems, and antenna test systems. Performs tests and maintenance, installation/de-installation, integration, engineering and technical support to the antenna superstructure including towers, support structures, pedestals, cables, controllers, and RFD systems.
• Fault isolates and maintains electronic assemblies such as preamplifiers, cables, receivers, demodulators, converters, servo-systems, analog and digital displays, computers, printers, recorders, input/output devices, and LAN infrastructure.
• Implements testing, emergency maintenance, and repair of signals intelligence equipment down to LRU and component-level. Assures systems and equipment operations and maintenance comply with physical, operational, security, safety, environmental and communications regulations and equipment specifications.
• Provides maintenance support to various customers in support of several of the site's suite of parabolic antennas.
• Provides depot and field level field engineering and maintenance support to intelligence and electronic warfare systems, training and technical advice to technical personnel assigned to perform Electronics Systems Maintenance.
• Provides specialized technical support within the Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) to accommodate fielding of Intelligence Electronic Warfare (IEW) systems and human intelligence support equipment.
• Oversees and performs complex system level troubleshooting using U.S. Military and commercial computer diagnostic software and special system unique test equipment. Assures systems and equipment operations and maintenance comply with physical, operational, security, safety, environmental and communications regulations and equipment specifications.
• Completes fault isolation, maintenance, and component-level repair of all system electronic assemblies such as preamplifiers, receivers, demodulators, converters, servo-systems, antenna drive motors, analog and digital displays.
• Provides integration, engineering and technical support to the antenna superstructure including towers, radomes, support structures, controllers, pedestals, cables, connectors and radio frequency distribution systems.
• Develops engineering input to the preparation of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and technical design packages.
• Inspects, diagnoses and performs complex maintenance and repairs on a diverse collection of antennas, down to component level.
• Familiar with KA, KU, C, and X band equipment and satellite operations.
• Completes fault isolation, maintenance, and component-level repair of all system electronic assemblies such as preamplifiers, receivers, demodulators, converters, servo-systems, antenna drive motors, analog and digital displays.
• Provides integration, engineering and technical support to the antenna superstructure including towers, radomes, support structures, controllers, pedestals, cables, connectors and radio frequency distribution systems.
• Inspects, tests, diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on complex antenna and radio frequency distribution systems.
• Ensures antennas, preamplifiers, power supply/multicouplers, RF switches, receivers and RF transmission lines operating optimally
• Validate RF systems optimal connectivity and phase matching at the microscopic level, using a 5-function cable/RF systems test set and an RF Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) in reflection/transmission modes to validate VSWR-FREQ, VSWR-DTF and RF insertion loss. Multiple tests ensure maximum RF performance of amplifiers, filters and transmission lines in the path.
• Perform testing to confirm that all RF systems are optimally connected with minimal loss, operating linearly and performing at maximum capability.
• Perform testing with the spectrum analyzer and time domain reflectometer at maximum sensitivity settings to further pinpoint any degradations needing repair, to ensure RF systems are running at maximum sensitivity and power.
• Performs tests on electrical, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical equipment using multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, RF network analyzers and other complex and specialized test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), wire diagrams, logic and signal flow charts, technical manuals, troubleshooting charts, performance aids, schematic, and logic diagrams.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Electronics or related field from an accredited college/university and four years relevant experience or six years of military or civilian equivalent training in MI Systems Maintenance and Integration.
  
  may be considered in lieu of degree

• Experience on maintenance and integration on one or more of the following:
• GRCS; Operational Ground Station (OGS); Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance Surveillance System (EMRSS) mission equipment, Tactical Command Data Link (TDCL), Distributed Common Ground Station- Army (DCGS-A), software defined SIGINT collection platforms, biometrics collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination equipment
• CI/HUMINT support systems, TROJAN systems or satellite communication terminals providing TDN2, TENCAP systems, and intelligence non-standard equipment Information assurance certifications for Tier III computer, servers, networks and global intelligence architectures integration and maintenance (six months waiver for Tier II certification)
• Possess IAT Tier I and II as applicable for the roles and functions of computing environment positions.
• Government reserves the right to require Tier III certification for any positions performing IAT Level III functions (six months waiver authorized with verified Tier II certification).

• US Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here .

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$78,700 - $165,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.