Communications & Lab Services Technician III

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Communications & Lab Services Technician III to support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) mission in Andros Island, Bahamas. AUTEC is a Major Range and Test Facility Base operated by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, providing deep and shallow water test and training environments. The technician operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, tests and installs complex communication and tracking systems at AUTEC and at CONUS sites as required.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electronic equipment to component level, document repairs and install and verify electronic tracking devices on U.S. Navy vessels and aircraft
• Use antenna testers, watt meters, VOMs, pulse generators, communications test sets, dynamic signal analyzers and other test equipment
• Maintain and administer PBX systems, install telephones and CATV drops, and assist with new equipment installation and operational acceptance testing
• Analyze equipment and systems daily, keep administrative records and maintain spares inventories
• Train lower-level technicians, perform on-call communications duties and work aboard ships at sea

Required profile

• At least 8 years of experience installing, repairing and maintaining complex communications systems and subsystems
• Associate's degree in electronics or military electronics training, or equivalent experience (two years of experience for one year of education exchange)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required
• Ability to live in a remote location with limited medical facilities, and to lift and carry up to 45 pounds of equipment
• Valid passport and driver's license required

Required skills

• Proficiency with test equipment used to analyze telecommunication systems
• PC literacy, including databases, spreadsheets and word processing
• Preferred: crypto installation and repair (including KY-100M), Aviat microwave maintenance, and Avaya PBX experience