Electronics Technician

JT4

18h

About The Position

Operations and maintenance technician, working under general technical guidance, who specializes in ground-based electronic systems. Works on various types of electronic equipment and related devices by performing a combination of the following: installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction and testing. Operates and maintains electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems. Applies technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data and test equipment. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and effects repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition. Manipulates computer keyboards and views and interprets computer displays. Troubleshoots to the component level and makes needed repairs. Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Education and/or training from an accredited college or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory, or a military equivalent and 3 years of hands-on experience are required for this position.
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) certification
Demonstrated proficiency in general electronics
Good understanding of electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems
Good understanding of test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment
Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high-power RF devices
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot to the component level and competency in soldering

Responsibilities

installing
maintaining
repairing
overhauling
troubleshooting
modifying
construction
testing
Operates and maintains electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems.
Applies technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data and test equipment.
Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and effects repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition.
Manipulates computer keyboards and views and interprets computer displays.
Troubleshoots to the component level and makes needed repairs.
Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.