Telecommunications Technician Professional - Ascension Island

Amentum is seeking a Telecommunications Technician Professional – Ascension Island to support the Space Force Range contract. Key Responsibilities Perform electrical, mechanical, and RF troubleshooting to determine problems in equipment. Dismantle, adjust, repair, calibrate, align, assemble, and operate equipment. Responsible for property inventory, control of supply parts and tools, and quality assurance. Responsible for working with Depot Property Manager to ensure calibration of Eastern Range test equipment. Maintain station logs, documentation, and records. Working knowledge of computer networks and serial‑to‑ethernet conversion. Operate timing CS-5 count distribution equipment, time comparison with US Naval Observatory atomic clock (TWSTT), IRIG time codes and distribution, and GPS receivers. Perform technical duties in Tech Control environment. Support routine test operations, checkouts, and modifications. Operate and maintain TMS-3000 multiplexors, Orion DRCS, AUTODIN, ATM networking equipment, and various KG devices. Support other duties as assigned in above areas. Train in all areas of Ascension Communications and assist in training of other employees. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two-year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) years of communications operations and maintenance experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook). Experience utilizing test and diagnostic measurement equipment, such as Firebird digital test set, network analyzers, multimeters, and oscilloscopes. Experience with troubleshooting of electronic equipment/systems. Knowledge, understanding, and familiarity with the operation and maintenance of military satellite communications equipment including the antenna system, RF transmit and receive subsystems, satellite modems, and digital interface equipment (preferred). Knowledge, understanding, and familiarity with the operation and maintenance of Tech Control, data transmission systems, digital switching equipment, patch panels, audio amplifiers, and signal conditioning equipment (preferred). Working knowledge of U.S. Air Force Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) (preferred). Additional Eligibility Qualifications Ability to move, transport, install and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to ascend/descend and traverse work areas at heights of 20 feet or more. Ability to drive manual transmission. Flexibility to work frequent non‑duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship. Valid U.S. Driver’s License. Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire. Compensation Details $68,000 – $71,000 annually. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Equal Opportunity Employer Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr