About this role
Job Summary
You will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (LSG) in the NAVAL COMP TELCOM AREA WESTPAC.
Qualifications
Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by
- 1. Core Technical Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of the principles, terminology, and maintenance procedures for military satellite communications. Super High Frequency (SHF) and Extremely High Frequency (EHF) electronic communications equipment. Antennas, antenna structures, Up/Down Converters, high-powered amplifiers, and cryptographic equipment (like KIV-7)
- 2. Hands-On Technical Skills: The ability to apply knowledge to practical tasks, including Troubleshooting: Independently investigating, analyzing, and correcting complex system failures using technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams. Maintenance: Performing both preventative (scheduled) and corrective (unscheduled) maintenance on the full range of SATCOM equipment. Testing: Using and interpreting results from standard test equipment (TMDE) like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to evaluate system performance and reliability. Installation & Configuration: Ability to install, set up, tune, align, and configure communications equipment to meet operational requirements.
- 3. Essential Aptitude: Problem-Solving: Ability to solve complex technical problems by properly evaluating technical manuals and system performance data.
Mechanical Aptitude: Must be skilled in working with plans, blueprints, and diagrams and have the ability to learn new electronic systems quickly.. This position is within the Work Category Technical Support at Work Level II, Series and Grade ???????GG-09. Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx
Major Duties
- You will apply comprehensive technical knowledge of electronic communications equipment and systems to solve complex problems that can typically be solved by properly evaluating and interpreting technical manuals.
- You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electronic test equipment, Super High Frequency (SHF) and Extremely High Frequency (EHF) equipment, systems, antennas, antenna structures, and ancillary equipment.
- You will alter and use complex technical equipment or software, modifies and conducts complex tests on various types of equipment, and records results.
- You will carry out all phases of maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, operation and testing of a full range of electronic communications equipment/systems.
- You will participate in the installation, set up, and field tests of electronic communications equipment/systems and the calibration of equipment/systems.
- You will set up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of communications electronics equipment.