Electronics Technician Maintenance III (5W950)

Akima, LLC•Chambersburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AFO is looking for an Electronics Technician Maintenance III to work in Chambersburg, PA. This role involves applying advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electronic problems, analyzing circuitry, and performing troubleshooting, repair, alignment, calibration, and testing of complex electronic systems. The technician will work on advanced systems such as radars, missile systems, antennas, launchers, and control equipment, diagnosing failures in integrated circuitry and determining repair/replacement needs. The position also includes conducting operational checkouts, performing calculations, repairing/replacing electronic components, adjusting and aligning components, calibrating assemblies, and verifying equipment compliance. The technician will work with various systems including power supplies, radar transmitters, signal generators, and circuit boards, following technical manuals or developing new testing methods. They will also design adapters and interfaces, document new procedures, collaborate with engineers, and maintain advanced electronic test equipment. The role may involve guiding lower-level technicians, working outdoors in various conditions, and potentially obtaining a forklift license.

Requirements

+5 years of experience in the field.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electronic problems beyond standard manuals.
Analyzes circuitry, electromagnetic radiation, signal flow, and waveforms using specialized test equipment.
Uses instruments like pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, oscilloscopes, and analyzers.
Performs troubleshooting, repair, alignment, calibration, and testing of complex electronic systems.
Works on advanced systems such as radars, missile systems, antennas, launchers, and control equipment.
Diagnoses failures in integrated circuitry and determines repair/replacement requirements.
Conducts operational checkout using patch boards, adapters, and test equipment.
Performs voltage, frequency, and RF calculations; analyzes schematics and signal relationships.
Repairs/replaces components such as ICs, transistors, diodes, FETs, and other electronic parts.
Adjusts and aligns components for proper electrical and mechanical performance.
Calibrates and tunes assemblies to ensure operation within required tolerances.
Verifies and proof-tests equipment to ensure compliance with standards.
Works with systems like power supplies, radar transmitters, signal generators, and circuit boards.
Follows technical manuals (TMs), DMWRs, and procedures—or develops new testing methods if none exist.
Designs adapters and interfaces to support testing and repair processes.
Documents and formalizes new procedures (schematics, diagrams, setups).
Collaborates with engineers on system specifications and improvements.
Tests and maintains advanced electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, generators).
May guide lower-level technicians and work outdoors in various conditions.
Requires or may obtain a forklift license as needed.