- Company: Maximus
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Salary: Pay not listed
Maximus at a glance
investor.maximus.comSEC filings mentioning "Maximus": 2,471 · SIC industry: Services-Management Consulting Services — search EDGAR
Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: May 28, 2026 — view filing
36,313 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 549300DQCDS8HJ7QF202, US) — via GLEIF
Recipient of NIH research funding: 9 grants, most recently in 1995 from the NCI — via NIH RePORTER
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) lists public company information on its investor site. Related pages cover employees and the company store. Available research is thin on mission, size, or Sacramento operations.
Junior Telecoms Engineer at Maximus in Sacramento, California
Role Overview
Maximus is currently seeking a Junior Telecoms Engineer to join our team. This role will be based in Sacramento, California and requires no remote work.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the maintenance and operation of telecommunications systems for mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery.
- Contribute to the improvement and optimization of essential government systems and services.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of telecom infrastructure.
What You Bring
- A degree in telecommunications, engineering or a related field.
- Experience in the maintenance and operation of telecommunications systems is desirable but not mandatory for this entry-level position.
- Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- A commitment to mission success and operational excellence.
About the Company
Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services with proven operational excellence and a commitment to mission success.
Next Steps
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What people say about Maximus
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- iTerm2 Shell Integration
- The Science of Pixar's ‘Inside Out’
- Ridley Scott: Our Anglo-Saxon Maximus
- ThinkGeek now selling Optimus Maximus Keyboard (113 LCD screen keys)
Recent news
- Stronger Blend And Bold New Look For Diamond Crown Maximus - Cigar Aficionado
- Maximus Williamson on US Nationals: "I think it was all setup for me to swim a good 2IM" - SwimSwam
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- August to the maximus - WBUR
- Maximus Earnings: What To Look For From MMS - The Chronicle-Journal
Latest from Maximus
- Maximus Schedules Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Conference Call
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- Maximus Reports Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Results
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Working in Sacramento, California
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This role is on-site in Sacramento County, California. California sits on the Pacific Coast, borders Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Mexico’s Baja California, and is the most populous U.S. state, with over 39 million residents across a large land area.
California is a U.S. state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, and Nevada and Arizona to the east; it also shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With over 39 million residents across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the largest U.S. state by population and third-largest by
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in California: 10.7% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in California: $16.90/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in California: $86,110 — via FRED
Home prices in California (year over year): +1.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Sacramento County: $88,724 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Sacramento County: 28 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Sacramento County: Drove Alone (66%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Sacramento County: 94% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Recent seismic activity: 2 earthquakes (M4.5+) within 200km in the last 6 months — largest M5.6 near 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA. via USGS
Nearby history: Sacramento City Library, listed 1992 (102m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 75°F / low 51°F year-round (summers around 91°F, winters around 42°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,832/mo · $2,255/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 14m (46 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
A junior telecoms path typically moves from install and break-fix toward network or voice specialist, then senior engineer or team lead roles as you gain certifications, carrier and PBX exposure, and change-management ownership.
Build the skills for this role
Build fundamentals with free resources from the Software Developers family:
- freeCodeCamp — Full Stack curriculum (free)
- Saylor Academy — Computer Science courses (free)
- CS50 (Harvard, via edX) (free to learn)
- Microsoft Learn — developer training paths (free to learn)
Pair those with on-the-job cabling, IP networking, and ticket hygiene for telecom work.
Free & low-cost learning resources
- freeCodeCamp — Full Stack curriculum (free)
- Saylor Academy — Computer Science courses (free)
- CS50 (Harvard, via edX) (free to learn)
- Microsoft Learn — developer training paths (free to learn)
Be ready to walk through OSI layers, basic IP addressing, how you isolate a bad cable vs. a config issue, and a time you followed a runbook under time pressure. Ask how Maximus structures junior tickets, on-call, and mentoring in Sacramento.
Watch & learn
Video via YouTube.
Strong fit if you like physical and logical network work, clear process, and public-sector-adjacent environments, and you are early-career or converting from help desk. Thin public data on Maximus culture and this title means confirm team stack, travel, and growth in the interview.
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Listing facts
- Role Junior Telecoms Engineer
- Employer Maximus
- Location Sacramento, California
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 2, 2026
- Apply by September 2, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (199 words)
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- Company Info:: Maximus, Inc. (MMS) — Company Info Company Overview As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public s…
- Shop the Store - maximus.com — The Store is your go-to resource for a variety of Maximus-branded items—available for both business and personal use—including apparel, drin…
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- Careers CSR Jobs - maximus.com — Explore Customer Service roles at Maximus and grow your career while helping citizens access critical health and government programs.
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- Hacker News — Firefox nightlies for Linux are now using Gtk+3
- Hacker News — iTerm2 Shell Integration
- Hacker News — The Science of Pixar's ‘Inside Out’
- Hacker News — Ridley Scott: Our Anglo-Saxon Maximus
- Hacker News — ThinkGeek now selling Optimus Maximus Keyboard (113 LCD screen keys)
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