Communications Installation Engineer at ManTech summary: The Communications Installation Engineer is responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining radio communication systems including HF, VHF, UHF, and SATCOM equipment. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, field validations on watercraft and ships, and collaborating with engineers to develop technical solutions. The engineer supports Department of Defense operations, requiring travel and adherence to security clearance and physical demands.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented  Communications Installation Engineer.  This position is onsite in  San Diego , CA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Support team members and perform required communication equipment integration or installation of communication systems equipment, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and use of test equipment as required

Install, configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and manage HF, UHF, SATCOM, radio communications suites and associated network and cryptographic equipment deployed

Performance of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting or assessment of electronic equipment

Work alongside engineers to design, build and test solutions to a variety of technical problems

Analyze operations and offering suggestions for improvement

Perform field validations of various watercraft and equipment

Perform work between customer sites, shore sites, and/or on ships

Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS if necessary (ex. Spain, Japan, Hawaii, Guam)

Minimum Requirements: Associates degree in related field and 4 years of experience or equivalent education and years of experience in lieu of degree

Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) services at both Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside Contiguous United States (OCONUS) locations

Must have technical experience with AC/DC circuits

Must have experience with HF/VHF/UHF installation/troubleshooting

Must have experience with RF Connectors

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with HF/VHF/UHF radio systems RF test equipment

Experience with JIRA/Confluence

NAVSEA Certified in Fiber Optic Termination

Tower Climber Certified

Clearance Requirements: Must be US Citizen and have an active Secret security clearance

Must be eligible to get a CAC card

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry 50 Lbs.

Work extensive time in stationary positions.

Climb and descend ladders

Keywords: communications installation, HF VHF UHF radio systems, SATCOM, radio communications troubleshooting, RF connectors, Department of Defense, preventative maintenance, field validations, technical solutions, security clearance