Telecommunications Technician Professional - Ascension Island

Amentum is seeking a Telecommunications Technician Professional – Ascension Island to support the Space Force Range contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, mechanical and RF troubleshooting to determine problems in equipment

• Dismantle, adjust, repair, calibrate, align, assemble and operate equipment

• Responsible for property inventory, control of supply parts and tools, and quality assurance

• Responsible for working with Depot Property Manager to ensure calibration of Eastern Range test equipment

• Maintain station logs, documentation, and records

• Working knowledge of computer networks and serial to ethernet conversion.

• Operate timing CS-5 count distribution equipment, Time comparison with US Naval Observatory atomic clock (TWSTT), IRIG time codes and distribution, and GPS receivers

• Perform technical duties in Tech Control environment

• Support routine test operations, checkouts, and modifications

• Operate and maintain TMS-3000 multiplexors, Orion DRCS, AUTODIN, ATM networking equipment, and various KG devices

• Support other duties as assigned in above areas

• Train in all areas of Ascension Communications and assist in the training of other employees

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two-year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two (2) years of communications operations and maintenance experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook

• Experience utilizing test and diagnostic measurement equipment, Fireberd digital test set, network analyzers, multi-meters and oscilloscopes

• Experience with troubleshooting of electronic equipment/systems

• Knowledge, understanding, and familiarity with the operation and maintenance of military satellite communications equipment including the antenna system, RF transmit and receive subsystems, and satellite modems and digital interface equipment, preferred

• Knowledge, understanding, and familiarity with the operation and maintenance of Tech Control, data transmission systems, digital switching equipment, patch panels, audio amplifiers, and signal conditioning equipment, preferred

• Working knowledge of U.S. Air Force Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to move, transport, install and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

• Ability to ascend/descend and traverse work areas at heights of 20 feet or more

• Ability to drive manual transmission

• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

• Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire

Compensation Details:

$68,000 - $71,000 annually

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

07/15/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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