Electronics Mechanic

Cherokee Federal•Albany, GA

43d

About The Position

The Electronics Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems on military, tactical, and support equipment. This role includes diagnosing faults, repairing circuit boards and assemblies, performing functional tests, and using standard and automated test equipment to ensure systems operate to technical specifications. The mechanic interprets technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints, works independently on complex tasks, and ensures all work meets quality, safety, and performance standards.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience as an electronics mechanic, with at least one (1) year of experience on military equipment preferred.
Journeyman-level proficiency capable of performing complex tasks independently.
Demonstrated expertise in reading and interpreting military technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government Contractor Common Access Card (CAC).
Proficiency in the use of standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, etc.) and automated test equipment (ATE) specific to military systems.
Strong troubleshooting, repair, and diagnostic skills for electronic, electrical, and mechanical assemblies.
Knowledge of military combat, tactical, and support systems including fire control, communications, navigation, and avionics systems.
Ability to safely operate tools and test equipment and perform operator-level maintenance.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to ensure all work meets or exceeds technical and quality standards.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Conduct functional tests, analyze system performance, and diagnose malfunctions in electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot, repair, remove, install, modify, and perform alignments on assemblies, modules, and interconnecting cables.
Repair or replace chassis-mounted components, circuit cards, and faulty parts on printed circuit boards using appropriate soldering and repair techniques.
Provide maintenance and repair services for a variety of combat, tactical, and support equipment, including:
Fire control, navigation, and communication systems on tactical vehicles (e.g., M1 series main battle tank, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle).
Launch, guidance, and control systems (e.g., Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), TOW Missile System).
Avionics, airborne navigation, weather radar, and aircraft survivability equipment.
Communications security (COMSEC), satellite communications, and electronic countermeasures systems.
Utilize standard and specialized test equipment to localize and diagnose faults at the component, circuit, or system level. This includes oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, frequency counters, resistance bridges, and system-specific automated test equipment (ATE) such as AN/GRM-122s.
Interpret and apply complex technical information from technical manuals, manufacturer specifications, schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams to perform repair and maintenance tasks.
Identify and select the appropriate materials, hardware, and tools required for each task.
Perform operator-level maintenance on assigned tools and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision while ensuring all work meets technical, quality, and safety standards.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned