Satellite Controller Trainee (Secret Clearance Required)

DescriptionWork Where it MattersFive Rivers Services (FRS), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.At FRS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.Job Summary:Five Rivers Services LLC, is currently seeking a Satellite Controller Technician (Trainee) in Kaena Point, HI. The Trainee will execute actions necessary to conduct satellite operations and maintenance required to sustain the operability of communications-electronics equipment located at the Remote Tracking Stations (RTS).Job Responsibilities:Configures, operates and maintains assigned systems during satellite support, test, and maintenance activities.

Initiates, directs and verifies completion of all operational events during the acquisition, tracking and commanding functions of each operational support.

Maintains cognizance of station equipment status.

Repairs and aligns all equipment in accordance with TOs/TMs or commercial manuals.

Ensures Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) activities are accomplished as scheduled.

Maintains vehicle folders.

Prepare daily activity log entries.

Performs all required systems administration on mission related equipment.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Must possess an active Secret clearance, or higher.

Associate Degree in Electronics, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

Must possess strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Must be familiar with the use of and be able to operate electronic test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, signal generators, power meters, and data analyzers.

Must be able to climb high ladders, work on elevated platforms and antennas.

Must be able to perform strenuous physical work to include walking, lifting, pulling loads, bending, kneeling, sitting and reaching overhead.

Desired Qualifications:Experience working with LINUX is preferred.

Experience interfacing w/ Military personnel and government customer.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).Job: Information TechnologyTravel: NoOrganization: Five Rivers Services, LLCClearance: SECRETShift: Night JobWork Type: On-SiteReq ID: FIV01832