Mass Communications Systems Engineer

OVERVIEW
A Mass Communications Systems Engineer operates and maintains state-of-the-art audio and video equipment to keep our forces in the know—on base, from the battlefield or from anywhere in the world.

JOB DUTIES

• Install, operate, maintain equipment and systems including: television receivers/monitors and cameras, computer-controlled video switchers and audio consoles, synchronous generators, distribution equipment, sound equipment, motion and still imaging equipment, closed circuit systems, and RF transmission and cable VI (visual information) distribution systems
• Operate and maintain VI equipment used for Battlefield Video Teleconferencing and in a video teleconferencing facility
• Operate and perform PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators
• Advise commanders on TV broadcasting and VI production engineering requirements
• Manage quality control in TV broadcasting and VI productions

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Television Equipment Repair
• Two years of experience or a combination of formal training and experience totaling two years in video/audio systems installation and repair
• Completion of MOS 46T Course or compliance with the ACASP criteria per paragraph 9-5b(5)(b)

TRAINING
Job training for a Mass Communications Systems Engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 24 weeks and 4 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Meade, MD. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

Electronics (EL): 107

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HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in math and science
• Interest in electronics and broadcasting
• Attention to detail

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The training you receive and skills you acquire will prepare you for a career as an equipment operator and/or maintainer at an entertainment company or news organization.