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 use test equipment such as antenna testers, watt meters, VOMs, pulse generators, communications test sets and dynamic signal analyzers.
• Install and verify operation of electronic tracking devices on U.S. Navy vessels and aircraft.
• Maintain PBX systems and install telephones and CATV drops.
• Assist in new equipment installation and operational acceptance testing, and maintain shipboard communications installations.
• Analyze equipment and system performance daily, keep administrative records and manage spares inventories.
• Perform on-call communications duties and other assigned duties.

Required profile

• At least 8 years of experience installing, repairing and maintaining complex communications systems and subsystems.
• Associate 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 work aboard ships at sea, lift and carry up to 45 pounds, climb, stand for long periods and live in a remote location with limited medical facilities.
• 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, Avaya PBX experience.