Ground Network Specialist (Starshield)
Core
Own the reliability of the global Starshield ground station fleet, deploying, troubleshooting, and repairing hardware to support national security communications and earth observation.
Role type
Ground Network Specialist (Hardware & Operations)
Builds
Starshield ground network infrastructure for government use
Domain
Aerospace / National Security Communications
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware troubleshooting, fiber optic circuit diagnosis, antenna hardware repair, electrical/mechanical drawing interpretation, low voltage power distribution, equipment operation (lifts/forklifts), inventory management, training documentation creation
Preferred skills
Electronics/avionics troubleshooting, IT/network rack building, electrical schematics reading, active security clearance
Technologies
Fiber optic circuits, antenna hardware, UPS, PDUs, network devices, multi-meters
Responsibilities
Deploy, troubleshoot, and repair Starshield ground hardware; Travel internationally and domestically to resolve hardware issues; Diagnose failures within fiber optic circuits and antenna hardware; Investigate and resolve issues with onsite commercial network and routing hardware; Improve existing, and create new, training documentation; Own the Hawthorne lab space, including inventory, tooling, and ground support testing equipment
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC