What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cable Fabrication Technician position at Geodesicx Inc?
Geodesicx, Inc. is looking for a Cable Fabrication Technician to join our team in the Charleston, SC area.
Required Skills:
- Proficient with MIL-STD cable fabrication with the capability to assemble/solder communications cabling, RF cabling, power, networking, and other multi conductor cabling
- Capability to read and understand technical documentation, cable assembly drawings and schematics for complex or multi-system architecture.
- Experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting a variety of current fielded USMC communications systems.
- A solid understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and related codes
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are essential for diagnosing and fixing electrical issues.
- Working knowledge of tactical communications best practices for vehicle integration:
- Grounding/Bonding
- Cable management
- Component installation/removal
- Electrical safety
- System Troubleshooting
- Familiarity with technical content required to produce the following technical documents and/or USMC publications:
- Modification Instructions (MIs)
- Technical Instructions (TIs)
- Technical Manuals (TMs)
- Component Parts List / SL-3
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Interface Control Document (ICD)
- Proficiency with hand tools and familiarity with electrical equipment and testing instruments are necessary
- Understanding of safe operation of shop hand tools and power tools.
- A strong understanding of electrical safety practices and regulations is paramount.
- Experience with operation of RF test equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting
- Insulation tester resistance meter (Megger)
- multi-meter
- Effective communication with clients, supervisors, and other team members is vital.
- Ability to lift, climb, and work in confined spaces, so physical fitness and dexterity are important.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Operational knowledge of USMC voice and data modes of communication to include UHF, VHF, HF, SATCOM, SINCGARS, ANW2
- Operational knowledge of the USMC Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
- Experience with configuring, operating, and troubleshooting USMC voice and data radios and vehicular radio configurations, specifically:
- RT-2034C, AN/VRC-138
- RT-2060
- Experience with configuring, operating, and troubleshooting Harris RF-7800i Inter Communications Set (ICS).
- Experience with configuration, operating, and troubleshooting the Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) / Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS)
- Attended MIL-STD-2003 training and IPC 620 Certified
*U.S. DoD security clearance at a level of SECRET is required