- Professional
- Bureau à Duluth
Job Details
Description
Overview
DataPath is a global leader in satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers’ toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of War, civilian government and commercial markets. DataPath is a dynamic and growing company where we pursue excellence, innovation and speed — and our employees who embrace these values are the greatest contributors to our continued success. We want creative talent to help assure the continued growth of our innovative technology to develop solutions to help our customers connect anywhere, anytime.
We are currently recruiting for a position to support our US Government contract sustaining fielded V1 and V2 AN/TSC-198 systems of Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT’s) in our Duluth, Ga facility. The candidate would perform intermediate repair of system components, ensure mission capable status of spares/demo equipment, and support worldwide fielded units as required.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Troubleshoot and diagnose technical issues related to SATCOM terminals
• Demonstrate progressively increasing responsibility in installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of communications and electronics equipment in support of the VSAT terminals
• Capability to distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems
• Planning and performing installation, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for communications and electronics equipment
• Ensure operational status of spare units
• Provide depot-level support to field personnel; work with world-wide field sites to troubleshoot and repair SATCOM systems
• Perform assigned tasks in a professional manner and IAW established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Communicate technical information clearly both verbal and in writing
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records
• Provide technical reports as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• CONUS and OCONUS travel possible
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Active US Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
o Will consider certain candidates without a clearance if candidate is able to acquire one
• High school diploma or equivalent
o 4-years military experience in related fields with advanced commercial certification instead of education can be used to substitute the high school diploma
• Minimum three (3) years-experience with repairs or refurbishment of SATCOM or SATCOM related equipment.
• Knowledge of SATCOM networks and terminals
• Strong grasp of satellite communications operational theory
Highly Desired Qualifications:
• Mid-level RF technician with at least 5 years of experience
• Ability to troubleshooting RF networks
• Ability to use a Spectrum Analyzer
o Full spectrum testing of HPA’s and LNB’s
o Plotting and capturing test data
• Ability to use a Power Meter, for bench testing output of HPA’s
• Ability to use TDMA and FDMA modems
• Experience with creating diagrams for signal flow, wiring and cabling
• Ability to Build signal and RF cables
• Soldering experience, cables and circuit boards
• Component level troubleshooting and repair of electronic/communications items.
• Familiarity with SATCOM components
• Antenna Control Unit (ACU), satellite acquisition
• SSPA/HPA, LNA/LNB - Low Noise
• Fiber/Coax/Ethernet Cable Work
• FDMA/TDMA modems (satellite modems)
• Up-converters, down-converters
• Ka & Ku-band Satellite Terminals
DataPath is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
