Electronics Technician (Satcom)

United States Fleet Forces Command • Finegayan, GU

12d

About The Position

The Electronics Technician (Satcom) serves in the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Westpac. The position applies comprehensive technical knowledge of electronic communications equipment and systems to solve complex problems, typically by evaluating and interpreting technical manuals. Duties include installing, setting up, and field-testing electronic communications equipment and systems, and calibrating equipment and systems. The technician provides standardized technical support for developing equipment, standards, or data by using and adjusting technical equipment and instruments, adapting and carrying out established tests or calculations, and recording results.

The position also involves issuing temporary security badges and escorting non-cleared personnel while ensuring security policies are followed. The technician provides orientation and technical instruction to entry-level technicians and operators on operating, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting station communications equipment. The role sets up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, and life tests and evaluate communications electronics equipment performance and reliability.

This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service position in Work Role 411, Basic proficiency, Series and Grade GG-09. It is a mission-essential position and may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites. The position may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test; subject to random drug testing.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain Cyber Workforce qualifications for DoD Work Role 411, Basic proficiency, under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must meet the position’s mission-essential requirements, including potential uncommon hours and overtime.
• Must demonstrate directly applicable experience and the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for immediate success.
• Experience with independent diagnostics and fault isolation on complex military SATCOM systems, such as SHF or EHF systems.
• Experience maintaining active transmit/receive equipment, RF components, high-power amplifiers, up/down converters, modems, and associated antenna structures.
• Proficiency using specialized test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and signal generators.
• Experience configuring, loading, and operationally handling secure cryptographic equipment such as KIV-7, KG-175, or similar Navy/DoD inline network encryptors.
• Alternatively, minimum qualifications may be met with two full years of directly related graduate education or a directly related master's degree, or a combination of qualifying education and experience equating to one year of experience.
• New CES appointees serve a three-year probationary period, subject to the stated conditions for employees already serving a probationary or trial period.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electronic communications and military SATCOM systems, including SHF or EHF systems.
• Install, set up, field-test, and calibrate electronic communications equipment and systems.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on transmit/receive equipment, RF components, high-power amplifiers, converters, modems, and antenna structures.
• Use specialized test equipment to analyze system performance, align equipment, and verify signal flow.
• Configure, load, and handle secure cryptographic equipment and inline network encryptors.
• Provide technical support for equipment, standards, or data development; conduct established tests or calculations and record results.
• Issue temporary security badges and escort non-cleared visitors while ensuring security policies are followed.
• Orient and provide technical instruction to entry-level technicians and operators on equipment operation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Set up test apparatus or devise test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, and life tests and evaluate equipment performance and reliability.
• Ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.
• Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed