Communications Technician- Portable Radio Program (Job 1261)

DLH • Norfolk, VA

11h

About The Position

The Portable Radio Program Technician provides technical and training support for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) portable and mobile communication systems, including L3Harris and Motorola platforms and associated Depot Level Repairables (DLRs). Responsibilities include conducting technical evaluations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and depot-level repairs to ensure system reliability and operational readiness. The technician also delivers virtual and in-person training on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, supporting fleet personnel in the effective employment and sustainment of mission-critical communications equipment across expeditionary environments.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED, related military experience, or trade/industrial school graduate.
• Cybersecurity Work Force (CSWF) qualified in 9 months.
• 10 years of professional experience solving technical problems. Trained in the skills and techniques related to engineering and/or software design/maintenance.
• Possess a practical understanding of engineering concepts.
• Ensures that the product/service and process meet quality and safety standards
• Experience includes testing equipment to make sure that the process operates effectively and safely.
• The individual shall be able to interpret plans and drawings and contribute to the design and fabrication of test specimens.
• Should have experience in computer-aided drafting (CAD), ability to prepare shop drawings for model construction, and be familiar with material specifications and fabrication methods.
• Five (5) years of technical experience in support of TACNET, or other Navy C4I systems. Experience may be achieved simultaneously.
• Active Secret Clearance walking through the door

Responsibilities

• Provide technical evaluations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs of Depot Level Repairables (DLR), L3Harris, and Motorola mobile and portable communication systems.
• Provide technical support.
• Assist with maintaining and updating Bench Stock Repair Parts
• Assist with repair demand planning for the Radio Program
• When necessary, provide on-site technical assistance/support
• Ensure compliance with Allowance Parts Lists
• Possess working knowledge of Power Amplifiers, Repeaters, and Communications Systems
• Perform virtual and onsite Warfighter training on Portable Radio Equipment
• Develop a curriculum in support of the Naval Expeditionary Combat Commands
• Familiar with L3 Harris Radio Equipment and Technical Documentation Support
• Experienced Electronics Technician and Military trainer.
• Able to perform tests on a variety of electronic equipment, including Tactical Radios such as L3HARRIS, communications equipment/systems, circuitry components, computer experience, and proficient with test equipment.
• Experience with AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-150, AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-160, MUOS, Multichannel Tactical Radios AN/117G SOTM, and associated equipment.
• Demonstrate expert experience using electronic test equipment such as (Signal Generators, Multimeters, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers)
• Conduct component-level repair of radio system PCB assemblies, to include soldering.

Benefits

• DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more.
• We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component.
• DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED