Satellite Controller Trainee (Secret Clearance Required)

Overview

Work Where it Matters

Five Rivers Services (FRS), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At FRS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , FRS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , FRS provides full-spectrum capabilities including enterprise IT support services, satellite and communications IT operations and maintenance support, classified and unclassified base operations and administrative services, and more.

As a FRS employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Five Rivers Services LLC, is currently seeking a Satellite Controller Technician (Trainee) in New Boston, NH.The Trainee will execute 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

Job 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.

• Maintains cognizance of station equipment status.

• Repairs and aligns all equipment in accordance with TOs/TMs or commercial manuals.

• Ensures Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) activities are accomplished as scheduled.

• Maintains vehicle folders.

• Prepare daily activity log entries.

• Performs all required systems administration on mission related equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess an active Secret clearance, or higher.

• Associate's Degree in Electronics, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

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

• 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.

• 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 have COMPTIA Cloud plus or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with LINUX is preferred.

• Experience interfacing w/ Military personnel and government customer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Information Technology

Travel: None

Organization: Five Rivers Services

Clearance: SECRET

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-8567