Senior Technician (Electronics Maintenance)

Lughezzano, Italy Deadline: 28-05-2026 Geplaatst: 15-05-2026 #16777

Duties

  • Under the direction of the Shift Chief and Chief Technician, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following: Operate and perform unit and field level maintenance and emergency interventions on the Satellite Ground Station and associated communications facilities, and terrestrial links (DLOS, Fibre) terminating at the SGS;
  • Maintain station logs and ensure proper outage reporting.
  • Activate circuits in accordance with circuit work orders.
  • Operate/maintain data networks to provide reach-back/backhaul anchoring for deployed NATO forces.
  • Provide feedback to Chief Technician and Station Engineers for internal training program improvements, and ensure maintenance personnel comply with prescribed maintenance procedures.
  • Participate on On-the-Job-Training (OJT) programs to complement official NCI Academy training program.
  • Perform all duties requested by Station Command, and related to daily functioning of the Site and position of the Site within NCIA, NATO, and the local community.
  • Carry out other duties as directed.

Requirement

  • Essential basic experience of: Antenna sub-system including; radome, feed horn, reflector, pedestal, waveguides, tracking receiver, servo and drive equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair;
  • Essential basic experience of: Transmit and receive chains, including; up and down converters, Low Noise Amplifiers and High Power Amplifiers;
  • Essential basic experience of: MODEMs, cryptographic equipment, routers and switches;
  • Essential basic experience of: Computer-assisted Monitor and Control System (M&CS) for system supervision;
  • Essential basic experience of: GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and associated distribution systems;
  • Essential basic experience of: Fibre Optical cables and other tails systems;
  • Essential basic experience of: In-depth knowledge of digital techniques;
  • Skill, Knowledge & Experience: Testing and maintenance of modern communications systems;
  • Skill, Knowledge & Experience: Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, with good briefing skills.
  • Vocational training at a higher level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent, or Diploma of secondary education - and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • At least 5 years' experience in the operation or maintenance of satellite ground terminals/stations, or related systems such as radars or Line-Of-Sight.
  • English SLP 2222 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
  • The HQ's host nation language is required.
  • Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret

Preferences

  • Desirable TCP/IP fundamentals, video transmission principles and telecommunications quality assurance practices;
  • On-line performance, accounting, fault, security and configuration management of digital networks and associated transmission systems, to include; packet switching systems in support of voice and data transfer;
  • Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
  • Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

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