Electronics Technician Maintenance II BFTN (SATCOM)
About The Position
The Electronics Technician Maintenance (ETM) II applies basic and some advanced technical knowledge to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Work requires familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits and judgment in planning work sequence, in selecting tools, testing instruments, and is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. This technician works under immediate supervision and achieves technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician. Work typically requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment. Work may be reviewed by supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices. This position may provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians. The ideal candidate will have three (3) years of experience working with electronic test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Amplifiers, and other Radio Frequency components. Three years (3) experience performing overhauls and repairs on any of the following shipboard electronics systems: Battle Force Tactical Network (BFTN), High Frequency (HF), Radio Frequency (RF), High Frequency Radio Group (HFRG), Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT), Digital Modular Radio (DMR), Computer Based Satellite Program (CBSP), Global Broadcasting System (GBS) and/or Naval Shipboard Antenna Systems.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of experience working with electronic test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Amplifiers, and other Radio Frequency components.
- Three years (3) experience performing overhauls and repairs on any of the following shipboard electronics systems: Battle Force Tactical Network (BFTN), High Frequency (HF), Radio Frequency (RF), High Frequency Radio Group (HFRG), Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT), Digital Modular Radio (DMR), Computer Based Satellite Program (CBSP), Global Broadcasting System (GBS) and/or Naval Shipboard Antenna Systems.
- Prior working knowledge on two or more of the followings systems is required: Battle Forcee Tactical Network (BFTN), Digital Modular Radio (DMR), Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP), Navy Multi-band Terminal (NMT), Extremely High Frequency (EHF), Super High Frequency (SHF), Global Broadcast System (GBS), KA Band, and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Processor (TIP).
- Perform all duties unsupervised.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.
- Must be able to maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Desired to be capable of performing all duties unsupervised.
- Desired to provide the status of their assigned tasks via both prepared and ad hoc oral briefings to senior Navy personnel.
- Must be able to develop written instructions, procedures, schematics and other technical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Applies basic and some advanced technical knowledge to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
- Performs overhauls and repairs on shipboard electronics systems.
- Provides technical guidance to lower-level technicians.
- Communicates effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Interfaces effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.
- Prepares and delivers oral briefings to senior Navy personnel.
- Develops written instructions, procedures, schematics and other technical documentation.
Benefits
- Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
- Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
- Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
- Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
- Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
- Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
- Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
- Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
