From command centers across the U.S. to theater operations on ground, at sea and in the air, Five Rivers Services (an Akima Company) personnel are at the forefront of our nations most vital IT, communications, and security efforts. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our companys profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Five Rivers Services (FRS), an Akima Company, provides full-spectrum communications, information technology (IT), network operations, video teleconferencing (VTC), audiovisual, multimedia, and command, control, communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) services and solutions to Department of Defense, Federal Government agencies, and the commercial sector. Currently, FRS operates in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Djibouti, and several continental U.S. locations.

Job Summary:

The Satellite Operations Technician executes actions necessary to conduct satellite operations and maintenance required to sustain the operability of communications-electronics equipment located at the Remote Tracking Stations (RTS).

Responsibilities:

Configures, operates and maintains assigned systems during satellite support, test, and maintenance activities.

Initiates, directs and verifies completion of all operational events during the acquisition, tracking and commanding functions of each operational support.

Performs SCR duties as required.

Maintains cognizance of station equipment status.

Performs COMSEC duties as required.

Assists with repairs and alignment of equipment IAW TOs/TMs or commercial manuals.

Assists with Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) activities.

Maintains vehicle folders.

Prepares daily activity log entries in appropriate electronic systems.

Performs all required systems administration on mission related equipment.

May assist in providing on-the-job training to trainees as assigned or directed.

Performs other collateral duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active Secret security clearance, or higher.

Associate Degree in Electronics, or equivalent experience.

Must be able to climb high ladders, work on elevated platforms and antennas.

Must be able to perform strenuous physical work to include: walking, lifting, pulling loads, bending, kneeling, sitting and reaching overhead.

Must possess strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Must be able to read, write and clearly speak English.

Must be familiar with the use of and be able to operate electronic test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, signal generators, power meters, and data analyzers.

Position may require additional government certifications, as necessary.

You must be able to meet all health requirements, including but not limited to, current and future vaccination requirements for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working with LINUX and COMSEC is preferred.

Some IT Experience preferred.

SATCOM Preferred.

Experience interfacing with military personnel and government customers is preferred.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We arean equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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