Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer Orlando, FL ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: The Maintenance Engineer’s primary responsibility is to identify failed components, repair or replace said components, and reassemble the equipment.
The Maintenance Engineer is capable of distinguishing between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems.
The Maintenance Engineer is expected to communicate questions or issues with the customer.
The Maintenance Engineer is expected to work within cross-functional teams and/or individually.
Active Secret Clearance preferred for this position.
ABOUT THE COMPANY: At our core, Comtech employees are driven by innovation.
We are leaders in the advanced global commercial and government communications market.
A career at Comtech enables you to design, develop, produce and market innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions.
You will facilitate and enhance the way people, businesses, and governments communicate around the world.
Comtech Systems Inc (CSI), is a leading provider of mission critical solutions to government and civilian agencies with a focus on C4ISR solutions using any type of network, whether mobile, fixed, static, terrestrial, marine, airborne or in space.
In order to help our customers, combat a growing number of cyber-attacks on their systems, we provide training and certification and vulnerability compliance assessment.
Comtech designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions.
We are technology leaders in the markets that we serve and conduct our business through Government solutions.
Our market segments consist of: Tactical Communications, Space & Component Technology, Mobile Datacom, and Cyber Security Solutions.
PRIMARY DUTIES: Assist with inventory in-bound shipments of reset equipment and systems Perform testing, troubleshooting, repair and replacement of lowest replaceable units (LRUs) Disassemble equipment down to and below LRU items for cleaning, calibration, repair and to be re-assembled and tested accordingly Perform calibration and satellite testing of reset systems Ability to stand for the entire shift, work with hand tools, power tools, and small to large parts Will be required to be able to lift up to 50-lbs SKILLS REQUIRED: Must have hands on experience performing bench testing and repair of Satellite and Networking equipment and troubleshooting satellite voice and data networks.
Must have the ability to provide technical content on proposals for VSAT equipment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced technical environment with minimal supervision.
Possess technical writing/editing and oral communication skills and be able to interact comfortably and professionally with the client and senior management.
Must be able to read and comprehend design and installation documents associated with the implementation of VSAT networks.
Ability to work well in a team environment and/or independently, with limited direction, to meet schedule and objectives.
Must have an understanding and working knowledge of Up/Down Converters, High Power Amplifiers (HPAs), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), Low Noise Block (LNB); Waveguide (rigid, flex, and elliptical) joints and connections; Intermediate Frequency (IF) cable and connections; Antenna, Antenna motors, Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA), Antenna Control Unit (ACU), and associated cabling and interconnects; Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS); Generator (if applicable).
Shall have knowledge of how to use Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) equipment, power meter, spectrum analyzer or multi-meter.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Minimum of three-year experience operating and managing SATCOM-based satellite systems (hubs and remote terminals).
Minimum of three-year experience monitoring and controlling SATCOM systems and associated services.
Minimum three-years’ experience with repairs or refurbishment/repair of SATCOM or SATCOM related equipment.
Minimum of three years’ experience operating and maintaining iDirect and/or LinkWay satellite networks Minimum of one year of Cisco routing experience.
CCNA desirable.
Experience administering computer systems (Windows/Unix/Linux) desirable.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to move equipment between storage and work facility Ability to stand for the entire shift.
Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, and small to large parts.
Comtech offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees: Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account STD, LTD, Supplemental Life insurance and AD&D Comprehensive 401k plan and Employee stock purchase plan Tuition Assistance Vacation, Personal and Sick time 10 paid holidays Bereavement and jury duty leave Comtech Systems, Inc, (CSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Comtech Systems Inc, (CSI).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.