Senior Electronics Technician

SAIC•Crane, IN

14h

About The Position

This position directly supports the Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare division at NSWC Crane. The Senior Electronics Technician maintains, tests, and troubleshoots advanced RF, microwave, and Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) systems to support warfighter readiness and mission success. The role includes supporting engineers during design, integration, testing, and failure analysis, as well as providing technical support in laboratory, field, and range environments. Field operations may involve UAV or tactical vehicle activities, travel up to 50%, outdoor work in inclement weather, and 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.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Experience training or directing junior technicians.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to travel up to 50%, work outdoors in inclement weather, and lift more than 20 pounds.

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.