Secret Clearance | Radio; RF Technician

Radio Technician

Position

Description:

This is a Radio position in support of the Department of State (DoS). The Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, integration, and maintenance of all two-way radio systems deployed by DoS’s IRM Radio Programs Branch, including domestic and overseas posts.

• Travels worldwide, including high-risk, danger, and war zone locations to perform system installations, maintenance, upgrades (both software and hardware), moves/adds/changes, repairs, surveys, de-installations, etc.
• Participates in the research, identification, testing, and installation of systems, integration planning, and the development of performance measures.
• Provides installation and maintenance support concerning the design, documentation, fabrication, wiring and actual installation of communication, computer equipment (to support office operations) and networking systems.
• Assists with the engineering and installation of new equipment, or the removal and reinstallation of legacy equipment.
• Provides operational support by operating communication equipment and networking systems at designated locations.
• Performs daily complex troubleshooting and a full range of radio communications technician assignments.

• College degree in Electronics/Communications field or equivalent working experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with working knowledge and understanding of two-way radio theory (RF) and communication system spanning multiple technology platforms.
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment.

• Ability to work independently and without direction to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Knowledge of the Department of State.

• Working knowledge of DT’s methodologies regarding the support of all DoS’s Radio infrastructures.

Clearance Requirement: SECRET (Active)

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

U.S Citizenship Required? Yes

Travel %

Required:

Yes, up to 50%

Supervisory? (Yes/No):
No