The Microwave Communications Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide system monitoring, annual preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance response and repair, circuit configuration and site inspections at USCG Base Honolulu, C5I Department, and remote communications sites throughout the Hawaiian Islands during established working hours of Monday to Friday 0700- 1500 HST. Utilizing the existing system monitoring system at Base Honolulu, C5I Department the SME must perform daily checks for system alarms andrespond as required for repairs to reestablish full operational capability of system equipment.
The SME must complete preventative maintenance annually. System equipment includes Aviat Eclipse microwave radios, Fujitsu Flashwave SONET multiplexors, a Cisco router, Cisco switches, patch panels, -48VDC rectifiers and battery plants, dehydrators, Commscope/Andrew antennas, and interconnections. Annual visual inspections of the waveguide and antennas from the ground. No tower climbing will be required.
Responsibilities
The Microwave Communications SME will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and performing repairs to Anuenue microwave radio equipment and have functional knowledge of all of the following equipment:
- Aviat Inc Eclipse Microwave Radios and INUe multiplexers
- Microwave Radio System Antennas and Waveguides
- Fujitsu Flashwave 4100 Series SONET Multiplexors
- Aviat Provision Network Monitoring System
- DSX-1 T1 Jack fields
- Telect T1 Wiring Standards
- -48vdc Rectifier and Battery Systems
- Waveguide dehydrator systems
- R56 and FAA Remote Communication Site Bonding and Grounding
- 66 style punch-down block and associated wiring for local alarms
- Power Generation Systems
- Power Meters
- Digital Multimeters
- Transmission Impairment Test Sets
- OC, DS3, T1 and DS0 Test Sets
- Battery Plant Analyzers
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, or related field of study and 4 years of related experience; OR military "A" school in a related rating or MOS (e.g. Electronics Technician) and 6 years of related experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Work on military microwave communications systems, preferably U.S. Coast Guard microwave systems.
Job ID
2025-17418
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$85,000 - $95,000
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
