C004329 NATO Satcom Engineer (CTS) - FRI 29 Aug Relaunch

NATO Satcom Engineer

Deadline Date: Friday 29 August 2025

Requirement: NATO SATCOM Engineer

Location: Kester, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the Request (hours): 418

Required Start Date: 15 September 2025

End Contract Date: 31 December 2025

Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET

Duties and Role:

Under the direction of the Ground Service Delivery Manager (SDM), the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

• Advise SAC Commander and Ground SDM on all matters related to the operations and maintenance of the SGS;
• Act as technical advisor to SAC Commander, and lead all technical activities involving managing and supervising the maintenance of the SGS communications systems and sub-systems, and the supporting non-CIS facilities (HVAC, UPS, AC Power Sub-systems, etc.);
• Supervise performance of preventive and corrective maintenance of SGS equipment;
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to all SGS maintenance staff;
• Perform maintenance tasks and emergency interventions as required;
• Monitor operational performance and working standards of site technicians;
• Provide feedback to NCI Academy Oeiras through Ground SDM for training program improvements, and ensure maintenance personnel comply with prescribed maintenance procedures;
• Establish, monitor, and conduct On-the-Job-Training (OJT) programs to compliment official NCI Academy training program, and to ensure all personnel are proficient in their duties;
• Review all site/system operational and maintenance instructions to ensure accuracy of content and compliance with relevant NCI Agency Operating Instructions;
• Supervise up-keep of equipment and circuit installation/activation records;
• Responsible for all test equipment onsite; maintain calibration records and manage Metrology Exchange Package (MEP) as directed in relevant NCI Agency Operating Instructions
• Provide assistance to the Ground SDM, SATCOM ESOC, CSSC, staff in connection with engineering change proposals relevant to operations and maintenance;
• Assist with upgrade/replacement projects during prototyping, trial, site surveying, installation and commissioning phases as agreed by NCI Agency Configuration Control Boards;
• Deputize for higher grade staff, if required;
• Performs other duties as may be required.