Entry Level Satellite Communications Engineer Jobs

POSITION: Satellite Communications Technician 

WORK LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO 

JOB CATEGORY: Information Technology 

JOB TYPE: Full Time 

REQUISITION ID: EM09-191 

CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen 

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret/SCI 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10% 

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. 

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Satellite Communications Technician to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO in support of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. NORAD is a United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning for North America. Aerospace warning includes the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, through mutual support arrangements with other commands.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Shift work is required to support 24x7 operations.  It is important to be available to work any shift/designated hours required including nights, weekends, and holidays on a modified Panama schedule. 
• Operate the Satellite Communications primary and remote terminals/nodes. 
• Perform line-ready unit maintenance actions on the primary and remote terminals/nodes, as well as regularly scheduled Satellite Communications equipment preventative maintenance tasks. 
• Perform maintenance tasks associated with Satellite Communications antennae group equipment. 
• Perform system administration functions for creating, maintaining, managing, and troubleshooting user accounts, including password resets. 
• Perform duties of the Communications Security Officer, which include CRK and cryptographis audit log management. 
• Satellite Communications Technicians may be asked to support other areas/work centers across the NISSC II Operations and Maintenance contract. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Must have 1, or more, years of fulltime work (general) experience 
• Must have 6 months, or more, of directly related experience 
• Must have a current DoD IAT Level II Certification (eg Sec+). 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance at the required level. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Have experience with Military Satellite Communications Systems Operations and Maintenance 
• Have experience Operating the Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals. 
• Have experience performing maintenance tasks associated Satellite Communications Systems. 
• Have experience with system administration functions for creating, maintaining, managing, and troubleshooting user accounts, including password resets. 
• Have experience performing duties of the Communications Security Officer, which include CRK and cryptographic audit log management 

To Apply for this Position: 

You must have the Minimum Qualifications in your resume to be selected as a candidate.    

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. E&M considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.  

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.  

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.   

E&M anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require E&M to shorten or extend the application window.   

E&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. E&M provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. 

As part of the federal government’s transition to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Continuous Vetting framework, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding enrollment in the FBI Rap Back program for cleared industry personnel beginning April 1, 2026. 

Rap Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) is a service provided by the FBI that allows authorized agencies to receive notifications if there are updates to an individual’s criminal history record while they hold a security clearance. This supports continuous vetting of cleared personnel. 

Per DCSA guidance, we are required to provide the following FBI privacy advisements to all cleared employees: 

• FBI Privacy Act Notice 

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/privacy-act-statement  

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights 

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights