Mission System Technician

**CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**

Position Summary

The Mission Systems Technician is responsible for deploying, sustaining, troubleshooting, and repairing standard voice, data, and video network infrastructure systems, IP-based devices, and cryptographic equipment.

Business Unit Overview

Metrea Special Aerospace (MSA) provides a full range of aerospace solutions from integrated C4ISR operational services and tailored aviation services to advanced tactical helicopter training. MSA is a leader in commercial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) with superior platforms and a constantly evolving set of capabilities across all levels of services. We also offer custom, discreet, convenient, and reliable options to meet our partners’ mission needs in the air and on the ground and expert instructors well-versed in special mission aviation tasks and integrated air-ground-maritime planning and execution.

MSA designs, prototypes, engineers, and tests commercial, military, and government special mission applications for our US government and international defense customers, OEM partners, and private aircraft owners. We have recovered, serviced, and delivered aircraft globally throughout North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe, Asia, Africa, and along the Pacific Rim. Our integrated solutions are the product of our deep stack of aviation capabilities and related design, acquisition, engineering, training, operations, and evaluation services offered to our customers in either integrated packages or as standalone services. Our organizational culture prioritizes safety, innovation, quality, and efficiency with responsive and flexible support.

Metrea Enterprise Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service across a spectrum of domains including Air, Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Simulation. Metrea Management provides central services to 12 global business units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams.

Essential Functions and Competency Statements

• Creates and maintains library of documentation for all equipment, processes, and procedures including detailed build procedure documents.
• Checks equipment for serviceability and performs preventive maintenance.
• Coordinates with internal and external agencies, and other service providers to analyze and isolate performance faults and implement corrective actions.
• Isolates malfunctions using diagnostic software, technical data, block diagrams, and other tests requiring specialized test equipment.
• Removing, repairing, and replacing assemblies and subassemblies to optimally sustain voice, data, and video networks.
• Communicates and coordinates scheduled maintenance, backups, and downtime to users.
• Participates in regular disaster recovery exercises.
• Performs end user troubleshooting to isolate, diagnose, and resolve common problems with hosted solutions.
• Handles and safeguards Communications Security (COMESEC) equipment and material.
• Fabricate, terminate, and interconnect wiring and associated network infrastructure devices.
• Troubleshoot network issues involving VLANs and simple routing configurations.
• Build a system from scratch when all required software and hardware are available.
• Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule.
• Understands Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).
• Understands Variable Length Subnet Masking.
• Must have a clear understanding of the OSI Model with regards to troubleshooting systems and networks.
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical principles and radio frequencies Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment, identify issues, analyze and interpret data, and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex matters.
• Must have the ability to effectively and efficiently initiate, plan, and manage projects as well as ensure that critical tasks are completed timely and thoroughly.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must possess the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Must possess the ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Supervisory Responsibility
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies widely based on geographic location of contract operations.

Physical Demands
This position has the following physical ability requirements.

Expected Hours of Work
The daily working hours for this position vary Monday through Sunday. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60-75 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60-75 days. Rotation schedule might be adjusted in order to meet program requirements.

Facility Location

Various Locations - OCONUS

Travel
Travel requirements are 50% - OCONUS deployment

Required Education, Experience and Certificates

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Management, Aviation, Engineering, or 8+ years of related work experience.
• Experience: 10+ years of aviation management experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Must have a current US Passport

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certificates

• Education: Master’s degree in Management, Aviation, Engineering or 12+ years of related work experience.
• Experience:
  1. 4+ years of prior overseas rotation experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance.
• Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Employee must be a US citizen.
• Employee must be able to hold and maintain a Top Secret (or higher) Clearance Level

AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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