Electronics Technician Maintenance III (5J550)

Akima, LLC•Chambersburg, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking an Electronics Technician Maintenance III to work on-site in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The position applies advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, test, and verify complex electronic systems, including radars, missile systems, antennas, launchers, control equipment, power supplies, and radar transmitters. The technician analyzes circuitry, electromagnetic radiation, signal flow, waveforms, schematics, and signal relationships using specialized test instruments. Work also includes diagnosing integrated-circuit failures, repairing or replacing electronic components, developing testing methods when procedures are unavailable, designing test adapters and interfaces, documenting procedures, and collaborating with engineers on system specifications and improvements. The technician may guide lower-level technicians, work outdoors in various conditions, and may need to obtain a forklift license. AFO describes its work as supporting federal customers and Alaska Native Corporation shareholder communities, and notes that employees have access to benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the field.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electronic problems beyond standard manuals.
Analyze circuitry, electromagnetic radiation, signal flow, and waveforms using specialized test equipment.
Use instruments such as pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, oscilloscopes, and analyzers.
Troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and test complex electronic systems.
Work on radars, missile systems, antennas, launchers, control equipment, and other advanced systems.
Diagnose integrated-circuit failures and determine repair or replacement requirements.
Conduct operational checkout using patch boards, adapters, and test equipment.
Perform voltage, frequency, and RF calculations and analyze schematics and signal relationships.
Repair or replace components such as integrated circuits, transistors, diodes, and FETs.
Adjust and align components for proper electrical and mechanical performance.
Calibrate and tune assemblies to ensure operation within required tolerances.
Verify and proof-test equipment for compliance with standards.
Work with power supplies, radar transmitters, signal generators, circuit boards, and related systems.
Follow technical manuals, DMWRs, and procedures, or develop testing methods when none exist.
Design adapters and interfaces to support testing and repair.
Document and formalize procedures, including schematics, diagrams, and setups.
Collaborate with engineers on system specifications and improvements.
Test and maintain advanced electronic test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and generators.
May guide lower-level technicians and work outdoors in various conditions.
Obtain or maintain a forklift license as needed.