Maintenance Technician (Sensor Operator) - Diego Garcia

Looking for a Maintenance Technician (Sensor Operator) opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day?  Discover this great opportunity in our Diego Garcia international location. 

Serco supports the U.S. Space Force as a prime for their Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance (GEODSS) contract to manage and obtain metric observations of specific objects daily and help maintain the sensors, support equipment, and the facility that houses it at Detachment 2, Naval Support Facility in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).

Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission. 

In this role, you will:

• Complete all actions necessary to assure optical sensor comm-electronics systems are serviceable, safely operable, and properly configured to meet mission requirements and system readiness.
• Perform inspections, repairs, modifications, analyses, and other maintenance-related tasks.
• Report equipment circuit operational capability status changes for all system outages as they occur.
• Input Maintenance Data Collection data and other data into the government Integrated Maintenance Data System.
• Maintain, calibrate and repair comm-electronic equipment, including upgrades and modifications.
• Schedule maintenance downtime: Document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events.
• Comply with and respond to Technical, Field Change and Engineering Change orders.
• Determine repairable status of failed assets and restore serviceability.
• Maintain Configuration Control.
• Maintain equipment IAW Technical Orders to minimize the effects of corrosion on comm-electronic equipment.
• Implement, document and practice maintenance safety procedures.
• Support troubleshooting/coordination and reporting of long-haul circuit outages.
• Assist with development of Operating Instructions, implement on-site quality program.
• Act as Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment custodian.
• Maintain/repair physical security equipment.
• Transport classified material as necessary.
• Assist other Space Sensor Program sites as needed.

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to obtain an active DoD Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship and a valid United States passport.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience with related instrumentation system operation and associated data handling.
• 2+ years' of experience in maintenance of electronic systems.
• The ability to work shift duty in a 24/7 environment.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• The ability to successfully take and pass a medical physical exam prior to travel to Diego Garcia.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• DoD 8570 Compliant IAT Level II Certification; Security+ or above is preferred.
• Must have military, technical, or trade school electronics or maintenance courses or equivalent electronics maintenance experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance. 

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration.  It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $47,268 to $70,903; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. 

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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