Amentum is seeking a Systems Operator for the Space Force Range ContractThis is a remote overseas assignment on Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean, in support of 24/7, special test and launch operations with no family accommodations. Benefits of this unique location include free housing, three meals a day, potential for overseas tax incentives, 24-hour gym access, tennis, racquetball & basketball courts, pool, fishing, hiking, beautiful beaches, scuba diving, team sports and more!
Essential Functions
- Operates instrumentation, communication and test equipment
- Analyzes radar tracking equipment and system problems to resolution and recommends revisions or adjusts and implements actions as approved
- Maintains objective quality evidence, configuration documentation, property, logistics, supply, security, facility and classified accounts as required
- Responsible for property inventory, control of supply parts and tools
- Assists systems checks/calibrations
- Tracks, collects and maintains data associated with customer and calibration requirements
- Maintains station logs, equipment logs, documentation and records
- Completes assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations and launch support
- Supports routine test operations, checkouts and modifications
Required Skills
- Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good time management, administrative and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and stay on task
- Ability to rotate shifts from day to night on a regular basis and work extended shifts up to 12 hours as needed (may work continually on night shift)
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be reliable in a very dynamic environment
- Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-oriented environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
Required Experience
- High School Diploma required
- Associate’s Degree in Electronic Technology, or two-year technical school, preferred
- 0 – 2 years of large-scale instrumentation operations or maintenance experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Basic understanding and experience working on standard electronics test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Frequency Counters, Pulse Generators, and analog/digital meters, preferred
- Experience working with property control, logistics and quality standards, preferred
- Radar operations/maintenance experience, preferred
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to move, transport, install and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to ascend/descend and traverse work areas at heights of 20 feet or more
- Ability to respond quickly to sounds, including high pitches, and smells
- Ability to drive manual transmission*
- The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire
