A Broadband Technician works both inside and outside of a residential or business customer's building to install, change, repair and disconnect broadband services including data, digital TV and voice services. Troubleshoots at time of installation and returns at scheduled time if technical issues arise. Educates customers about ordered services.
Job Requirements Portsmouth, VA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Akima Systems Engineering is looking for a RF Communications and Networking Technician to manage RF communication systems for the U.S. Coast Guard's C5I Service Center. In this position you will be joining a team that provides engineering, requirements, integration, HW, SW, prototype installations, testing, documentation development, project management, cybersecurity, procurement, technical writing.
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The position is REMOTE but does require up to 25% travel. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities Telecommunications and network installations; planning, monitoring, and testing the installation of cable to include fiber and network backbone implementation; development of testing and diagnostic software; and telecommunications and network troubleshooting procedures. Directs completion of tasks within estimated timeframes and budget constraints. Schedules and assigns duties to subordinates and formulates and enforces work standards. Coordinates with the client and Program Manager to ensure problem resolution and customer satisfaction. Serves as task lead as required. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Examples of such problems include determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering, changes. Work typically requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment. Work may be reviewed by supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices. This position may provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians. Qualifications Must be a US Citizen with a current DoD Secret clearance. High School diploma and certificate from an accredited Community or Technical College in fiber and data cabling. Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a communications/network technician is required. To include but not limited to: Understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, Exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, Calculating wave forms, Tracing relationships in signal flow, Using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment. Experience with Coast Guard RF communication systems highly desired. Must be able to travel approximately 25% if needed. Job
ID 2026-25455
Work Type Remote Pay Range $32.84 per hour Health & Welfare $5.09 per hour Benefits SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination. Company Description Work Where it Matters Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support 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 ASE, 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. For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost. As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
