Electronics Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Electronics Technician (combat-systems electronics)

Description

You will coordinate and resolve complex engineering data to ensure combat-systems electronics are installed, integrated, configured, maintained, and tested to requirements. You will troubleshoot engineering, installation, logistics, test, maintenance, configuration, performance, and operational issues; support planned/special tests; validate software/system changes; and identify deficiencies. You will perform and witness electronic-system testing dockside and aboard ship, serve as the Government’s on-site technical authority, review technical data, provide training, and coordinate contractor progress and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and resolve complex engineering data across shipbuilders, contractors, government agencies, and design agents

• Ensure equipment, interfaces, and associated systems satisfy integration/interface requirements during installation, activation, test, and post-delivery support

• Review, comment on, and coordinate evaluation of specifications, technical manuals, test procedures, configuration documentation, and system records

• Perform and witness electronic-system testing dockside, aboard ship, at test facilities, and during underway/sea trials

• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to Government, contractor, shipbuilder, and Ship’s Force teams

• Monitor and analyze contractor progress; identify technical/schedule/quality/configuration/performance risks and recommend corrective actions

• Assist managers with technical tasking, priorities, resources, schedules; coordinate teams and resolve complex electronic-combat-systems issues

Requirements

• US citizenship

• Suitability for federal employment

• Participate in direct deposit pay program

• Pass E-Verify (for new Department of the Navy hires)

• Time-in-grade requirements for current federal GS applicants

• Selective Service registration (if applicable)

• Obtain and maintain interim and/or final security clearance

• Continuous use of required personal protective equipment during shifts

• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS and to remote/isolated sites, including extended aircraft travel

• At least 1 year of relevant experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent private/public sector experience

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package. Eligibility depends on the position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.