Communications Technician/EKMS

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Job description

Overview:
Communications Technician

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an EKMS/COMSEC Communications Technician for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: San Diego, California

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

TRAVEL: Some travel may be required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Current active Secret Clearance or Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

CITIZENSHIP: Current U.S. Citizenship Required.

CERTIFICATIONS: N/A

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.

5+ years managing technical programs for US Navy, USCG, or DoD maritime projects.

5+ years' experience as a technician for military communications equipment discrepancies in line with Navy and DoD protocol

Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing RF equipment

Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing Satellite Communications equipment Eligible for a Secret security clearance

Able to work on small boats and dynamic environment

Eligible for a Secret security clearance

Physically able to work on small boats and ships

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Current Secret security clearance

Experience working onboard navy vessels as an EKMS and Communications technician

Experience with unmanned systems

RESPONSIBILITIES

Install and operate line-of-sight and SATCOM digital communications equipment

Handle and load cryptographic equipment

Support at-sea testing of unmanned systems for the US Navy.

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $75,000 - $90,000 USD annually
depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

What We Offer

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Professional development allotment

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized vacation schedule

"Navy Division"

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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