AST SpaceMobile
Gateway Technician
Lanham, Maryland, United States
No sponsorshipDetected 11 hours ago
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About the role
- This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed.
- Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage inventory of gateway equipment, components, and associated assets.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and support gateway infrastructure, including antennas, RF equipment, frequency converters, and related systems.
- Perform system diagnostics using specialized test equipment, including spectrum analyzers and other RF testing tools.
- Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, and integration guides.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve system performance.
- Support preventative maintenance activities and continuous operational readiness initiatives.
- Travel to operational sites as needed to support installations, upgrades, maintenance, or troubleshooting efforts.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field
- A minimum of 3 years of experience supporting satellite communications, RF systems, gateway operations, telecommunications infrastructure, or related technical environments.
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required.
- U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.
- Ability to work in a standard office, operations center, or technical facility environment.
- Ability to use a computer and other technical equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to inspect, install, or troubleshoot equipment in equipment rooms, communications facilities, or outdoor environments as needed.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Education
- equivalent military or professional experience may be considered.
- Relevant industry certifications in satellite communications, RF systems, networking, or electronics are a plus.
- Experience
Nice to have
- Experience supporting satellite communications networks or gateway operations.
- Familiarity with RF signal analysis, antenna systems, and communications infrastructure.
- Experience performing equipment integration, testing, and validation activities.
- Knowledge of system reliability monitoring and performance analysis.
- Experience working in highly regulated or mission-critical environments.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve technical issues independently.
- Excellent organizational and inventory management capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required
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