Communications Technician

RTX

. Perform organizational repair and maintenance of Patriot-specific communications equipment, including FSAMG/LCS and communications towers, supporting Fire Units and Battalion .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeManama • BahrainJuniorMid-Level💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining Patriot-specific communications equipment, including advanced knowledge of IP switching and routing, as well as compliance with military interoperability and safety standards. Proficient in providing technical training and support for military personnel while ensuring operational readiness of communication systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Troubleshooting Patriot-Specific RadiosIP Switching And Routing KnowledgeCisco CCNA Or CompTIA Network+ CertificationCommunications Tower Worker CertificationExperience With Link-16 Operations

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingFault IsolationRepair And Functional VerificationBasic And Advanced ElectronicsRed And Black IP RoutingConfiguring Cisco Devices Using CLISoftware Defined RadiosLinuxWindows ServerMIDS Terminals

Tools & Technologies

Commercial Test EquipmentUHF SystemsCOMSEC DevicesIP Routers And SwitchesTactical 15m MastPatriot SPIN Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Contractor Logistics Support School GraduateUS Army PATRIOT Intermediate Maintenance Course GraduateActive U.S. Government-Issued Security ClearanceDoD Secret Security ClearanceNATE CTS Certification

Industry Keywords

Military Tactical Radio CommunicationsCommunications PlanningInteroperability StandardsANSI/OSHA StandardsLink-16 Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform organizational repair and maintenance of Patriot-specific communications equipment, including FSAMG/LCS and communications towers, supporting Fire Units and Battalion
Provide technical assistance and sustainment/refresher training to Bahrain Defense Force personnel
Provide technical advice, assistance, and demonstrations for testing, maintenance, repair, configuration, and operation of Patriot-specific communications and related equipment
Support UHF systems, COMSEC devices, IP routers and switches, PFOS, MIDS terminals, Launcher of HCN, 3011C links, cabling, and other communications equipment
Ensure work complies with applicable industrial and military interoperability and safety standards
Assist in coordinating maintenance and repairs
Provide communications planning expertise for fixed-site and tactical deployments
Utilize and set up the tactical 15m mast for mobile operations
Build and maintain tower-mounted UHF/VHF communication equipment
Perform communications tower work, including climbing up to 350 feet
Apply IP switching and routing knowledge

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair and functional verification of PATRIOT-specific radios and radio relay communications systems and/or related military tactical radio communications systems
Proficiency using commercial test equipment and tools for troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuits, aligned with IPC-A-610 or equivalent practices
Excellent knowledge of basic and advanced electronics, basic RF theory, and Red and Black IP routing
Graduate of the Contractor Logistics Support School, US Army PATRIOT Intermediate Maintenance Course, or PATRIOT System Technicians Course; or equivalent of two (2) years of PATRIOT maintenance experience focused on IP switching and routing; or industrial TCP/IP certification such as Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+
Able to certify as a Communications Tower Worker, climbing up to 350 feet and meeting NATE CTS and applicable ANSI/OSHA standards
Knowledge of configuring, operating, and restoring Cisco and other industrial TCP/IP Layer 2 and 3 devices using CLI
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8–12 years of related experience
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required on day 1
U.S. citizenship required
Skilled in troubleshooting MIDS terminals, JTIDS and similar radios supporting Link-16 operations
Knowledge of FM and AM variants
Experience with Link-16, 3011C multicast links, and PADIL operations
Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of Patriot SPIN software or Cisco CLI
Experience with Software Defined Radios and/or computer-to-radio communications
Experience with Linux, RHEL 8/9, Windows, and Windows Server

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
Wellness benefits
Retirement benefits
Work/life benefits
Parental and paternal leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available