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 and similar documents. The work requires familiarity with circuit interrelationships and judgment in planning work sequences and selecting tools and test instruments. The technician works under immediate supervision, receiving technical guidance as needed from a supervisor or higher-level technician. Work may be reviewed for general compliance with accepted practices, and the position may provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians. The role involves analyzing circuits, calculating waveforms, tracing signal-flow relationships, and using complex test instruments and computer control equipment. The ideal candidate has experience with electronic test equipment and overhauling and repairing shipboard electronics systems. The position is based in San Diego, California, requires 25% travel, and requires maintaining a Secret U.S. DoD security clearance. Compensation is $44–$52 per hour.
Requirements
- Three years of experience working with electronic test equipment, such as Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Amplifiers, and other Radio Frequency components.
- Three years of experience performing overhauls and repairs on shipboard electronics systems, including BFTN, HF, UHF, RF, or Tactical Variant Switch (TVS).
- Knowledge of Navy Radio Frequency networks and communication systems.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical material, including Installation Requirements Drawings (IRD), Ship Installation Drawings (SID), and technical manuals.
- Proficiency in preparing detailed technical documents, including status reports.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have and maintain a Secret U.S. DoD security clearance.
- Must communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and interface effectively with technical and management personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Navy modernization initiatives, installation cycles, and C4I systems upgrades.
- Experience developing written instructions, procedures, and other technical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot routine electronic problems by interpreting manufacturers’ manuals and similar technical documents.
- Plan work sequences and select appropriate tools and test instruments.
- Analyze circuits, calculate waveforms, and trace relationships in signal flow.
- Use complex test instruments and computer control equipment.
- Perform overhauls and repairs on applicable shipboard electronics systems.
- Read and interpret Installation Requirements Drawings (IRD), Ship Installation Drawings (SID), and technical manuals.
- Prepare detailed technical documents, including status reports.
- Provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians as needed.
- Communicate and interface effectively with technical and management personnel.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including vision coverage, for employees and dependents on a cost-sharing basis.
- Dental insurance available for an additional cost.
- Company-provided basic life insurance for full-time employees; optional supplemental and dependent life insurance is also available.
- Optional long-term disability insurance.
- Vacation and sick leave accrual based on length of service.
- Ten paid holidays each year.
- 401(k) plan with a company bi-weekly match and year-end profit-sharing company match for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
