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The Marlin Alliance

Tactical Radio Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

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Tactical Radio Technician Location: Remote Work Type: Full-Time, Remote The Marlin Alliance is seeking an experienced Tactical Radio Technician to support a federal government customer, providing ...

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The Marlin Alliance

Tactical Radio Technician

San Diego, CA · Remote

$150K - $200K/yr

Tactical Radio Technician Location: Remote Work Type: Full-Time, Remote The Marlin Alliance is seeking an experienced Tactical Radio Technician to support a federal government customer, providing ...

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Tactical Radio Technician

Tactical Radio Technician

The Marlin Alliance

San Diego, CA • On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Tactical Radio Technician
Location: Remote
Work Type: Full-Time, Remote
The Marlin Alliance is seeking an experienced Tactical Radio Technician to support a federal government customer, providing expert-level communications support, training, and maintenance for tactical radio systems used by DoD and government agencies worldwide.
Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring our clients compete and win in tomorrow's digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine-consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert on tactical radio systems, providing technical guidance, maintenance support, and operational recommendations to government customers.
  • Conduct on-site, virtual, and telephonic training and troubleshooting sessions for DoD and government agency users.
  • Support the fielding, installation, and testing of high-frequency (HF) communications infrastructure, including transit case and rack-mounted systems.
  • Assist customers in developing and revising communications mission plans using advanced planning tools.
  • Provide purchasing guidance and technical recommendations on communications systems, ancillary components, and supporting technologies.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers on waveform testing, codification, and fielding for new and emerging operational requirements.

Required Qualifications
  • U.S. citizenship required; active Secret clearance required.
  • 10+ years of experience in tactical radio communications, with a focus on High Frequency (HF) systems.
  • Expert-level knowledge of L3Harris AN/PRC-150 and AN/PRC-160 tactical radio systems.
  • Proficiency with the L3Harris Communications Planning Application and related software, including Tactical Chat and WINKDU.
  • Demonstrated experience providing training, troubleshooting, and maintenance on tactical radio equipment.
  • Experience supporting large-scale communications networks for government agencies.
  • Strong knowledge of radio maintenance, upgrade processes, and static installations.
  • Up to 50% travel required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of additional tactical radio systems, including the AN/PRC-117F/G, AN/PRC-152, and UNITY public safety radios.
  • Experience supporting large-scale equipment procurement programs.
  • Experience collaborating with joint interoperability testing programs.
  • Prior support to senior-level DoD commands or agencies.

Work Environment / Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
  • Typical office environment with no unusual hazards.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Constant sitting while using the computer terminal.
  • Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.
  • Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication.
  • Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
  • Occasional lifting, up to 20 pounds.
  • A constant state of mental alertness.
  • Frequent work under deadlines.

Job Classification
  • Salary Range: $150,000-$200,000
  • Location: Remote

Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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