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The General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada is currently hiring for a SATCOM specialist. In this role you will be responsible to assist with day to day operations and maintenance of the Mercury Global Anchor Stations (MGAS) in Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia, and Deployable Terminals. When the individual is not traveling, the position follows a Hybrid working model with a mix of home and on-site work.

This opportunity would be ideal for someone passionate about troubleshooting and working with RF systems as wells as experience with commercial and/or military SATCOM networks.(asset)

Responsibilities:

• Recognizes the inadequacies or non-existence of process and establishes them where necessary;
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on complex antenna systems and subsystems;
• Leads the development and improvement of MGAS ISS procedures and process improvement based upon Lessons Learned;
• Identify areas of additional ISS scope and opportunities for increasing GDMS-C business with respect to DND SATCOM;.
• Perform corrective/preventative maintenance on networking hardware;
• Complete maintenance records, monthly reports, and support updates to inventory records;
• Perform preventative/corrective maintenance to RF hardware such as LNAs, LNBs, up/down converters, antenna systems, Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA), traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA), modulators and switches, etc.
• Perform corrective/preventive/scheduled maintenance on MGAS locations and Network Management System (NMS) infrastructure;
• Provide help desk or technical support to customer (as required);
• Ensure all safety requirements for ongoing tasks are adhered to;
• Responsible for operations and supporting maintenance of Power (diesel, UPS and distribution systems), HVAC and supervisory and control systems;
• Collects, analyzes and summarizes MGAS performance data, producing regular verbal and written reports;

Education and Experience:

• 1-5 years experience in related field would be an asset.
• Electronics/Telecommunications Technologist Diploma, or the equivalent;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of SATCOM theory, including Earth Station Design, RF theory, RF terminal design and optimization, Baseband equipment configuration and operation;
• Must demonstrate flexibility and the ability for quick and knowledgeable response to technical and customer service related issues which arise while in the field.
• Must react to diverse situations independently and accurately;
• Knowledge of power distribution and HVAC systems is an asset;
• Experience with working at heights on boom lifts, extension and step ladders is an asset;
• Team orientation and team accountability
• Experience with a variety of RF test equipment such as Spectrum & Network analyzers, signal generators, power meters and rad meters;
• Familiarity with RF uplink and downlink components including high power amplifiers, upconvertors, downconvertors, supervisory and control systems, routers, switches.
• Familiarity with RF systems, especially satellite based RF systems is an asset;
• Supervision of contractors or customers working at the location is sometimes required;
• Troubleshooting skills using initiative and judgement, applying knowledge gained from previous work, standards and approaches;

 This job includes physical/sensory requirements such as but not limited to:

• Kneeling, crouching, bending, squatting, reaching, and crawling to access equipment and components;
• Use of ladders and stairs;
• Working outdoors in different weather conditions;
• Use of colour vision to identify electrical components.
• Carrying, pushing, and pulling equipment of up to 50 lbs;

Working Conditions:

• Overtime and on-call on a routine basis with potential short notice dispatches to BC or NS locations;
• Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations.
• A valid driver’s license is required;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident;