About the role
Centurum is seeking an experienced Communications Electronics Technician for our team. This role is critical to our US Navy program’s mission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Serve as a Communications Electronics Technician in support of government technical lead for US Navy programs. * Assist the technical lead to build, integrate, test, and provide engineering, verification, and validation of RF Communication subsystem upgrades for US Navy systems. * Provide technical support of HF, SHF, SAT, and VHF/UHF voice and digital radio systems. * Update program documentation and procedures (e.g., IRD, IDP, SOVT, FIT, PITCO, and FRCB processes). * Install software on computers using provided Installation Guides. * Familiar with software updates, IA scanning and monthly updates. * Maintain laboratory hardware communications systems. * Handling and loading cryptographic material. * Support an integrated logistics team to update inventories, track procurements, and prepare hardware system pack-outs for shipment.
REQUIRED SKILLS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: * Minimum of ten (10) years of experience with SHF, UHF, and HF Communications systems. * Technical knowledge in building, integrating, and testing communications systems. * Demonstrated knowledge and skills in preparing Installation Requirement Drawings packages, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, System Operation Verification Test, and User Manuals. * Strong work ethic and attention to detail. * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. * Ability to travel up to 25%. * Secret clearance required, with the ability to obtain a DOD TS/SCI Security Clearance.
Work Location: NAS Pax River, MD
PREFERRED SKILLS: * Prior experience with Navy radio systems.
REMARKS: Compensation: 80K to 90K annually Compensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.