Electronic Systems Technician

Soldier On; Australia; Remote; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Soldier On in Australia seeks an Electronic Systems Technician to service state-of-the-art military electronics across vehicles, weapons, comms and more. You’ll diagnose, repair and inspect high-value assets in a dynamic Army environment, ensuring readiness for exercises and overseas deployments.

You’ll work with a team of electronics experts in workshop or field settings, maintaining control systems such as those used in the Abrams Tank and ASLAV, plus radar and remote weapon systems.

Qualifications

• Inspecting, diagnosing and repairing high-value Army electronics.
• Ability to work in workshop, field, and deployment environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain and repair the Army’s high-tech electronic systems and surveillance equipment.
• Perform safety and technical inspections on communications and weapon systems.
• Contribute to general soldiering duties during operations and training.

Skills

Electronic systems

Diagnostics

Repair

Field work

Teamwork

Job description

Bring your passion for state-of-the-art tech to the Army where you’ll work on the electronics in military vehicles, weapons systems, communications equipment and more.

About the role

As an Electronic Systems Technician, you’ll bring your technical mindset and skills to a role that will see you working on equipment you won’t encounter in civilian life. The Army has some of the most advanced electronics and equipment in Australia and you’ll be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing potential issues and repairing these high value assets.

In this role, you could find yourself working with a tight-knit team in the workshop, trouble-shooting a device in the field on exercise, or even deployed overseas to work on military systems during crucial moments. It’s a highly dynamic role that offers plenty of variety.

What you’ll do

Working with a team of highly trained electronics experts, you’ll maintain state-of-the-art electronic control systems, such as those used in the Abrams Tank and Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV). You could also work on advanced missile systems, bio-medical equipment, remote weapon systems, electronic surveillance devices and RADAR systems, among other Army equipment.

You’ll get to apply your skills and expertise in the workshop, out in the field, and on exercises, deployments and humanitarian operations.

Duties

• diagnosing, maintaining and repairing the Army’s high-tech electronic, weapon fire control systems, and sighting and surveillance equipment
• performing safety and technical inspections on communications systems, armoured vehicles, anti-aircraft weapons, bio-medical equipment and more
• general soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation.

You’ll be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

$95,741 per annum

Plus generous superannuation of 16.4%

Salary is based on General Entry: Qualified entry.