Electronics Technician II-Nellis

Arcata Associates, Inc.•North Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position applies technical knowledge of electronics principles to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment operations. The technician will possess comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. The work requires familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits and judgment in planning work sequence and in selecting tools and testing instruments. The technician will receive technical guidance as required from a supervisor or higher-level technician, and their work will be reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. This position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays, with a rotating schedule, providing up to 24-hour mission support.

Requirements

Prefer completion of accredited electronics training or military equivalent and a minimum of 4 years related experience.
Possess comprehensive technical knowledge regarding a variety of electronic equipment.
Possess a level of knowledge pertaining to the UNIX (Solaris) operating system running within a SUN client/server environment.
Have a basic understanding of a typical LAN environment.
5 years electronics maintenance experience with experience in computer hardware maintenance desired.
Networking experience, to include setup and configuration of hubs, switches, and cable construction and connection of these devices.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment operations.
Possess comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
Work requires familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits and judgment in planning work sequence and in selecting tools and testing instruments.
Receives technical guidance as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician and work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices.
Use system resources and appropriate test equipment for system fault isolation and restoration.
Assist in maintaining operational logs.
Assist in the design and implementation of additions to or modifications of the Range Airspace Management System.
Ensure that proper system backup and security procedures are performed as required.
Create new and maintain current system user accounts on a UNIX platform, insuring the users have adequate resources to complete their tasks.
Interface with software support engineers on system accessibility and implementation of any software modifications.
Interface with outside agencies concerning all system issues.
Ensure maintenance and operation data are maintained and ready for dissemination.
Be able to work independently, but always as part of a TEAM.
Ability to perform physical tasks including, but not limited to, moderate standing, bending, lifting, and climbing.