Radio Technician
SAIC
**Description**
This is a Radio Technician in support of the Department of State (DoS) Vanguard 2.2.1 Program. The Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, integration, and maintenance of all two-way radio systems deployed by DoS’s GTC Radio Programs Branch, including domestic and overseas posts.
**Description of Duties:**
+ Travels worldwide, including high-risk, danger, and war zone locations to perform system installations, maintenance, upgrades (both software and hardware), moves/adds/changes, repairs, surveys, de-installations, etc.
+ Participates in the research, identification, testing, and installation of systems, integration planning, and the development of performance measures.
+ Provides installation and maintenance support concerning the design, documentation, fabrication, wiring and actual installation of communication, computer equipment (to support office operations) and networking systems.
+ Assists with the engineering and installation of new equipment, or the removal and reinstallation of legacy equipment.
+ Provides operational support by operating communication equipment and networking systems at designated locations.
+ Performs daily complex troubleshooting and a full range of radio communications technician assignments.
**Qualifications**
**Required Education & Experience:**
+ College degree in Electronics/Communications field or equivalent working experience.
+ Minimum 3 years’ experience with working knowledge and understanding of two-way radio theory (RF) and communication system spanning multiple technology platforms.
+ Experience working in a customer-facing environment.
+ Ability to work independently and without direction to meet deadlines and deliverables.
+ Knowledge of the Department of State.
**Required Clearance:**
+ US Citizenship.
+ Active Secret Security Clearance.
**Desired Experience, Skills, Attributes:**
+ Working knowledge of GTC's methodologies regarding the support of all DoS’s Radio infrastructures.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
REQNUMBER: 2501322
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