Communications Installation Engineer

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Communications Installation Engineer. This position is onsite in Virginia Beach, VA.

The candidate will support teams performing installs, maintenance, repairs, overhauls, troubleshooting, and the tests of electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and related devices. The candidate will apply their technical knowledge to assist junior team members with the completion of assigned tasking.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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  Support team members and perform required communication equipment integration or installation of communication systems equipment, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and use of test equipment as required

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  Install, configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and manage HF, UHF, SATCOM, radio communications suites and associated network and cryptographic equipment deployed

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  Performance of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting or assessment of electronic equipment

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  Work alongside engineers to design, build and test solutions to a variety of technical problems

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  Analyze operations and offering suggestions for improvement

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  Perform field validations of various watercraft and equipment

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  Perform work between customer sites, shore sites, and/or on ships

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Minimum Requirements:

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  Associates degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience or High School Diploma and 6 years of experience

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  Knowledge of test equipment including but not limited to Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Optical analyzers, power meters, bench power supplies, or multimeters

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  Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) services at both Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside Contiguous United States (OCONUS) locations

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  Must have technical experience with AC/DC circuits

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  Must have experience with HF/VHF/UHF installation/troubleshooting

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  Must have experience with RF Connectors

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  Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS

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Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience with HF/VHF/UHF radio systems RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers), basic electronic principles, a firm knowledge of networking equipment, IP networking and sub-netting is required

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  Experience with JIRA/Confluence

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  NAVSEA Certified in Fiber Optic Termination

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  Tower Climber Certified

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Clearance Requirements:

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  Must be US Citizen and have an active Secret security clearance

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  Must be eligible to get a CAC card

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Physical Requirements:

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  Ability to lift and carry 50 Lbs.

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  Work extensive time in stationary positions.

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  Climb and descend ladders

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