Marine Electronics Technician (Electronics Technician, Maintenance I)

Systems Application & Technologies•Port Hueneme, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is hiring a Marine Electronics Technician (Electronics Technician, Maintenance I) to provide seaborne targets operations and maintenance support to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons, Pacific Target and Marine Operations Division at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, California. The role supports electrical and electronic components aboard vessels ranging from 21 to 286 feet and helps maintain the operational readiness of the vessel fleet and seaborne target systems. The technician performs maintenance and troubleshooting on AC/DC systems and subsystems, repairs electronic equipment, tests electrical circuits, fabricates circuit boards, troubleshoots radar, and maintains offshore communications equipment. The position also includes supporting remote target operations, keeping maintenance records and organized tools, and serving as a vessel crew member or on-water electronics technician. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, on shore and afloat, and may involve remote locations, shift work, and overnight assignments. Routine travel is required; the normal work location is Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme. The current schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with alternating Fridays as an eight-hour workday or a day off. Overtime is required from time to time as missions dictate. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The stated pay is $35.69 per hour plus a health and wellness benefit.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical school or specialized training in the appropriate field, or four to six years of experience performing the stated functions in lieu of that education.
Basic understanding of computers, networking, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work well with others as a team member.
Experience working in or around a marine environment.
Knowledge of system and component testing using technical-manual procedures and specified test equipment.
Proficiency with 480V, 208V, and 120V AC shore power and generator-system maintenance.
Proficiency working with 12–24V DC power.
Ability to correctly and safely use hand tools, power tools, and engine and electronic test equipment as directed.
Ability, with limited support, to read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Strong diagnostic skills for AC/DC marine electrical systems, including the ability to identify problems, devise solutions, and obtain the parts and materials needed for repairs.
Current driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work, government, or rental vehicles during employment.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance before the start date and maintain it throughout employment.
Must pass background screening, including SSN, driver-record, and criminal-background checks.
Ability to work in marine environments, including outdoors and at remote locations, and to perform shift work and overnight assignments.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and 50–180 pounds with assistance from other employees.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, reach, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to follow safety requirements involving safety glasses, respirator use outdoors, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a military environment at E5 or above, or on a military facility.
Experience working on Mercury Marine and Suzuki outboards; MerCruiser gasoline inboard engines; and Cummins, Yanmar, Caterpillar, or John Deere diesel engines.

Responsibilities

Maintain electrical and electronic components and operational readiness for a fleet of vessels.
Perform electronics and electrical maintenance on seaborne target systems and subsystems, including AVRs, QST A/B/I, FACT, HSMST, and SDST targets.
Assist higher-level technicians with building up or replacing target components, wiring harnesses, and circuits.
Troubleshoot AC/DC systems and subsystems and repair simple and complex electronic equipment.
Use tools and common test equipment; test electrical circuits with a multimeter.
Fabricate AC/DC circuit boards, troubleshoot radar systems, and maintain offshore communication equipment.
Qualify for and maintain Portable Command and Control Unit (PCCU) Remote Control Operator (RCO) certification.
Maintain equipment logs, maintenance action forms, and work-time tracking sheets.
Learn and qualify to support seaborne target remote (PCCU) operations at Point Mugu and deployed sites.
Keep shop areas and hand-tool bags clean, organized, and inventoried.
Serve as a crew member on vessels as a deckhand and/or provide on-water electronics technician support.
Follow OSHA and Navy safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Diagnose problems, develop repair solutions, and obtain the materials and parts needed to complete projects.
Travel routinely and support missions at remote locations, including occasional overnight assignments.