Electronics Tech II (CSWF)

V2X•Wahiawa, HI

About The Position

The Electronics Tech II applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting technical manuals and similar documents. The work requires familiarity with circuit interrelationships and judgment in planning work sequences and selecting tools and testing instruments. The technician receives technical guidance as needed from a Supervisor or Lead Electronic Technician III, and work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. The role may include providing technical guidance to lower-level technicians. The position performs preventive and corrective maintenance on ground radio communications systems and related equipment. Duties include inspecting equipment, replacing defective components, performing operational checks, repairing, overhauling, and modifying equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, tuning and calibrating components, fabricating and connecting antenna systems and transmission lines, testing repaired components, and performing corrosion control. The technician also maintains inspection and maintenance records, equipment logs, meter readings, and maintenance data collection forms.

Requirements

U.S. Navy Electronics Technician “A,” “C,” or equivalent electronics training; alternatively, a degree from an accredited college or technical school, or equivalent, with necessary communications electronics and peripherals experience.
Minimum Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification or an approved four-year Science or Mathematics degree.
At least three years of general electronic work involving preventive and corrective maintenance of complex electronic circuits.
At least one year of experience maintaining and operating HF, LF, VHF, or ELF C-E broadcast systems, or comparable experience applicable to testing and maintaining RF transmitting systems.
Experience using schematic diagrams and a variety of test equipment, and applying electronic formulas to testing, troubleshooting, operating, calibrating, aligning, maintaining, repairing, or instructing on C-E systems.
Knowledge of electricity and radio theory, including transistors, solid-state components, traveling wave tube theory, digital and timing techniques for digital network operations, and equipment maintenance.
Ability to interpret management information data, technical orders, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematic drawings.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds horizontally for 50 feet and 35 pounds vertically for 50 feet without resting.
Ability to work emergency callouts on a 24-hour rotating shift.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to read and write English.
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in NEC ET-1415, NET-1420, or AFCS 2E1X3.
Knowledge of high-power vacuum tubes.

Responsibilities

Interpret technical manuals and similar documents to solve complex electronics problems.
Plan work sequences and select tools and testing instruments based on circuit interrelationships.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on ground radio communications systems and related equipment; replace defective components and conduct operational checks.
Repair, overhaul, and modify ground radio communications equipment, including transmitters, receivers, and antenna interface equipment.
Isolate malfunctions using system checking procedures, test equipment, voltage and waveform measurements, schematic diagrams, and equipment operating characteristics.
Tune, adjust, align, and calibrate ground radio components and equipment for efficient operation.
Fabricate and connect antenna systems and transmission lines.
Test repaired components using bench mockups and related test equipment.
Perform corrosion control.
Maintain inspection and maintenance records, enter meter readings and pertinent data in equipment logs, and complete maintenance data collection forms.
Provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians when needed.