The Electronics Technician performs basic diagnosis, repairs, and modifications to electronics systems, including maintenance, troubleshooting, installations, and testing of equipment to support aviation operations and weather observing at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
Compensation
The estimated pay range for this role is $24 to $36 per hour, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.
Responsibilities
Monitors and reports on system readiness, capabilities, limitations, and reliability
Documents and archives maintenance actions
Ensures work center safety and equipment verification; maintains tool inventory and CPR certification
Submits repair requests, maintains equipment logs and certifications, and manages spare parts inventory
Calibrates and repairs sensors, test equipment, and supports NAVAIDS, communications, and meteorology systems
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Formal electronics training from a Technical School
Class A or B military school in electronics or communications
Supports C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines
Works with a team supporting cabling, equipment, and device installations
Reads and understands U.S. Navy ship installation drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and cable running sheets
Operates installation hand tools and test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, voltmeters, VSWR meters, Bit-Error Rate Test Sets, and Category 5e/6 cable testers
Attaches fiber optic connectors, RJ-45 connectors, and DB type connectors
Requirements
Completion of formal two-year or more contractor apprenticeship program in a related field
Completion of four (4) years of U.S. military service with technical ratings such as Electronic Technician, Interior Communications, Information System Technician, Radioman or Data System Technician
An Associates Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or Information Technology preferred