Description
Communication is essential to our base operations and the effective pursuit of our missions. It’s the job of Radio Frequency Transmission Systems specialists to install and maintain our radio frequency communications. These experts must deploy, sustain, troubleshoot and repair the vast variety of communications devices—including antenna systems, tuners and transmission lines—to ensure our ability to communicate and our continued success.
Core Skills
- RF systems installation and maintenance
- radio and satellite communications
- antenna theory and implementation
- spectrum management awareness
- signal path troubleshooting
- network and transmission line testing
- field deployment of comms systems
- encryption device handling
- documentation and technical reporting
- fault isolation and diagnostics
- preventive maintenance
- safety and RF exposure management
- customer support and training
- team coordination
- time and priority management
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA CySA+
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
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