Senior Electronics Technician

SAIC•Crane, IN

About The Position

The Senior Electronics Technician directly supports the Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare division at NSWC Crane. The role maintains, tests, and troubleshoots advanced RF, microwave, and Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) systems in support of warfighter readiness and mission success. The technician supports engineers with design, integration, testing, and failure analysis, and provides technical assistance in laboratory, field, and range-testing environments. The position also supports field operations as required, including UAV or tactical vehicle activities. Travel may be up to 50%; work may take place outdoors and in inclement weather, and the role requires lifting more than 20 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma, vocational degree, or GED.
Ten years of related experience in electronics technology, test and measurement, RF systems, or Electronic Countermeasure systems.
At least five years of experience as an engineering technician supporting electrical design and system- or board-level troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal sources, VNAs, and related instrumentation.
Experience troubleshooting system-, CCA-, and component-level analog, digital, RF, power, and interface circuitry.
Ability to read schematics, CCA layouts, engineering drawings, and test requirements.
Demonstrated soldering and surface-mount rework experience.
Strong communication skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Experience training or directing junior technicians.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Military technical experience or training in Electronic Countermeasures, RF, microwave, electronics, or related fields.
IPC solder certification or equivalent qualification.
Experience supporting complex RF/EW laboratory, field, or range testing.
UAV or tactical vehicle operations experience.

Responsibilities

Test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain RF, microwave, and electronic warfare systems.
Operate RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, and related instrumentation.
Diagnose hardware failures at the system, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and component levels, including analog, digital, RF, power, and interface circuitry.
Read and interpret schematics, CCA layouts, drawings, test requirements, and technical instructions.
Configure test setups, conduct experiments, collect technical data, and support the development or improvement of test methods and special test equipment.
Repair, fabricate, install, and modify cables, modules, assemblies, and electronic hardware.
Support engineers during design, integration, testing, and failure-analysis activities.
Provide technical support during laboratory, field, and range testing.
Participate in planning meetings, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and test-event scheduling.
Support field operations as required, including UAV or tactical vehicle activities.