Electronic Technician (part time) - Point Mugu, CA

JT4 • Point Mugu, CA

4d • $76,086 - $85,612 • Onsite

About The Position

JT4 China Lake is seeking a part-time Electronic Technician to install, maintain, repair, and test ground-based electronic equipment, including antenna positioning systems. The technician specializes in ground-based electronic systems and works on a variety of equipment and related devices, performing installation, maintenance, repair, overhaul, troubleshooting, modification, construction, and testing under general technical guidance. The role requires proficiency with radio-frequency devices and soldering. The position is located at Point Mugu, California, and is not eligible for telework. An active Secret clearance is considered ideal. Work supports a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship.

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). JT4 develops and maintains integrated test and training environments for military aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews.

The position may involve shift work, remote locations, and occasional overnight assignments. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, including on uneven, wet, or greasy surfaces and on gravel or shingled roofs. Duties can require climbing stairs, ladders, towers, and scaffolds, and lifting up to 50 pounds. A government vehicle may be used as needed.

Requirements

• Education and/or training from an accredited college or technical school, including courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory, or a military equivalent.
• Three years of hands-on experience.
• International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in general electronics.
• Good understanding of electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems.
• Good understanding of test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment.
• Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high-power radio-frequency devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot to the component level and competency in soldering.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the federal government contract.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, towers, and scaffolds and lift up to 50 pounds; heavier items require two or more people or mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

• An active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high-voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems.
• Apply knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data, and test equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and make repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition.
• Manipulate computer keyboards and view and interpret computer displays.
• Troubleshoot equipment to the component level and make necessary repairs.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, active on Day 1.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan options with an employer match of 50% up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed