13h ago

SATCOM Technician

Lughezzano, Italy

โœจ $65k-$75k / yearest.

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll operate and maintain a Satellite Ground Station for the NATO Communications and Information Agency, performing unit and field level maintenance on communications equipment and terrestrial links. Your work ensures secure satellite communications for NATO forces. This role offers a high-impact opportunity within an international defense environment.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Operate and maintain satellite ground station and communications facilities
  • Maintain station logs and ensure proper outage reporting
  • Activate circuits in accordance with circuit work orders
  • Operate and maintain data networks for reach-back/backhaul anchoring

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • At least 5 years experience in satellite ground terminals or related systems
  • Knowledge of antenna subsystems including radome, feed horns, and servo drives
  • Proficiency in transmit/receive chains including MODEMs and cryptographic equipment
  • In-depth knowledge of digital techniques and modern communications testing

โœจ Nice to Have

  • TCP/IP fundamentals and video transmission principles
  • Experience in an international environment with military and civilian elements
  • Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐ŸŒ International work environment with NATO
  • ๐Ÿ“š On-the-Job Training programs
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Security clearance support

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-7 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Application Reviewยท 1-2 weeks
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 1 hour
  3. 3Security Clearance Checkยท 2-4 weeks

๐Ÿšฉ Heads Up

  • Contract with specific NATO clearance may limit candidates
  • On-site requirement in Lughezzano, Italy with travel
  • Role mixes technician and network operations duties
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