Previously proposed candidates were non-compliant for the following reasons: Lacks experience with GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and associated distribution systems; Experience with Radars but not SATCOM Ground Stations, so due to this fact he is not suitable for this post

Deadline Date: Friday 25 April 2025

Requirement: Senior Technician (SATCOM)

Location: Lughezzano, IT   

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 1350

Required Start Date: 9 June 2025

End Contract Date: 31 December 2025

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties and Role:  

This post involves shift work.

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 Anchor Component and associated communications facilities, and terrestrial links (DLOS, Fibre) terminating at the SAC site;
• Maintain SAC site 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 NCIA 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;
• Deputize for higher grade staff, if required;
• Performs other duties as may be required.

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience, or, a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience;
• At least 2 years' experience in the operation or maintenance of satellite ground terminals/stations, or related systems such as radars or Line-Of-Sight;
• Essential basic experience in antenna sub-system including: radome, feed horn, reflector, pedestal, waveguides, tracking receiver, servo and drive equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair;
• Essential basic experience in transmit and receive chains, including; up and down converters, Low Noise Amplifiers and High Power Amplifiers;
• Essential basic experience in MODEMs, cryptographic equipment, routers and switches;
• Essential basic experience in computer-assisted Monitor and Control System (M&CS) for system supervision;
• Essential basic experience in GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and associated distribution systems;
• Essential basic experience in Fibre Optical cables and other tails systems;
• Essential basic experience in digital techniques;
• Essential basic experience in TCP/IP fundamentals, video transmission principles and  telecommunications quality assurance practices;
• Essential basic experience in testing and maintenance of modern communications systems;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, with good briefing skills.

Desirable Experience and Education:

• 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 & 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.