Senior Communications Electronics Maintenance Technician

Cayuse Holdings•San Antonio, TX

1d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Communications Electronics Maintenance Technician is responsible for Level 1 preventive and corrective maintenance, fault isolation, restoration, and interacting with Level 2/depot-level interfaces. Reporting to program leadership, this position requires proficiency in technical maintenance, adherence to established procedures, and collaborative support to mission-critical systems. This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six (6) years of experience in maintaining mission-critical systems, such as: Electronics, communications, electro-optical equipment. Radar, telescopy, industrial control systems, or similar systems.
Proven competency in the following skills: Fault isolation, preventive/corrective maintenance, and technical-order compliance.
Reading and interpreting schematics and using diagnostic test equipment.
Configuration management discipline and adherence to safe work practices.
Top Secret/ SCI Clearance is required.
A valid passport is required, along with completed overseas medical and dental clearance.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, military technical school, or trade/engineering-technology program certification.
OEM/technical-order qualifications and certifications directly applicable to mission systems, as well as post-hire completion of electrical/electronics safety, IMDS, TMDE, and site-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform authorized preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, fault isolation, component replacement, and return-to-service testing in compliance with technical orders.
Accurately record maintenance activities, equipment status, discrepancies, and actions in the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) and other required logs.
Ensure compliance with spares management, Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), configuration control, and technical data processes.
Escalate complex issues to the program Weapon System Maintenance Lead, Level 2/depot maintenance, or engineering support teams while adhering to authorization limits specified in Appendix G.
Participate in cross-training exclusively with the other Senior Communications-Electronics Maintenance Technician.
Ensure redundancy and coverage as part of a two-person, same-labor-category senior maintenance pool.
Maintain discipline in work responsibilities, avoiding role overlaps with Communications-Electronics Technicians or program leads.
Other duties as assigned.