25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

Army National Guard
US - Pennsylvania - Williamstown
April 30, 2024
Electronics

Communication is the pulse of Army National Guard units, and it's up to the Signal Support Systems Specialist to ensure the information keeps flowing so the military doesn't miss a beat.

Signal Support Systems Specialists are responsible for integrating signal systems and networks; performing signal support functions and unit-level maintenance on authorized signal equipment; and installing, operating, and maintaining radio and data distribution systems.

Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers; maintain and install signal support systems and terminal devices; provide technical assistance and training for automation and communications equipment; prepare maintenance and supply requests for unit-level signal support; and operate and perform preventative maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles.

Job Duties
Maintain radio and data distribution systems
Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks
Maintenance for equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles, and power generators

Some of the Skills You'll Learn
Mechanical and electrical principles
Preventive maintenance procedures
Line installation and wiring techniques
Communication security policies and procedures

Helpful Skills
Interest in working with electronic equipment
Interest in problem solving

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Additional study and two years of electronics experience will also qualify you for certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician.

Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Signal Support Systems Specialists consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) which will include a combination of hands-on and classroom training.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Health care benefits available
VA home loans
Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
  
  Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
  
  Other Job Information
  
  Job ID: 8020
  ZIP Code: 17098
  Job Category: Technology and Networking
  Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 electronic assembly technician relay electronic integrated systems
  Associated topics: electronic hardware, electronic verification, hardware engineering, hardware test engineer, new product introduction, radar, robotics, telemetry, wafer, wafer fabrication

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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