Automation Technician, Electronics

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Electronics Technician to ensure optimal operation of crucial systems at Department of Defense installations. In this role, you will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic components while maintaining detailed records of your work. The position requires effective communication with teams and a commitment to safety and organization. You will travel extensively, providing support across various locations, including the continental United States and the Pacific region. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security through innovative technology and solutions.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Four years of practical experience in electronics repair and integration.
• Ability to acquire U.S. government security clearance and corporate credit card.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and maintenance on various electronic systems.
• Coordinate travel to customer sites and manage material stocks.

Skills

Electronics Repair

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Physical Ability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal Electronics Training

Four-Year Electronics Apprenticeship

Tools

Testing Instruments

Hand Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

This position is for an IAS/ATG/OPS/GVS Electronics Technician. Working alone or in small teams, this individual will perform testing and maintenance functions on Automatic Tank Gauging Systems, Independent Alarm Systems, Overfill Protection Systems, and Ground Verification Systems at Department of Defense installations across the United States and the Pacific region.

The Electronics Technician ensures proper operation of fuels accounting, alarm monitoring and controls, and leak detection equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and installing electronic components and electrical systems using hand tools and testing instruments. The technician must keep organized, detailed records of work performed.

The role involves coordinating travel to customer sites, managing material stocks, maintaining safety equipment, and supplying basic hand tools & testing equipment. Effective communication with dispatchers, managers, and installation teams is essential to maintain schedules and convey delays to customers. The individual must also be able to submit weekly travel expense reports.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of various systems at Department of Defense installations across the continental United States, Caribbean, Hawaii, Japan, Guam, and Diego Garcia.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to acquire and maintain U.S. government security clearance and/or CAC
• Ability to acquire and maintain a corporate credit card
• Willingness to travel 100%
• Ability to forecast workload and manage effort within the scheduled workweek
• Valid state driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent; formal electronics training from a technical school, military school, or completion of a four-year electronics apprenticeship
• Four years of practical experience in electronics repair, integration, fielding, and checkout
• Ability to acquire necessary certifications for regional equipment maintenance, including manufacturer training and UST certifications
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft 365 applications
• Physical ability to kneel, lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights up to 50 feet, and operate safely in confined spaces

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Four years of experience with installation, removal, maintenance, and testing of fuel handling components
• Experience with government fuel accounting systems (AFHE, FMD, FAS, BSM-E, ATG)
• Experience with Automatic Tank Gauging Systems (Veeder-Root, Ronan, Enraf, Barton, Pneumercator, Temposonics/MTS, ProGauge, E&H)
• Experience with Independent Alarm Systems (Scully, Magnetrol, E&H, Fafnir, Mercoid, Omnitrol, Pneumecator, TLC, Bindicator, Devar, Systems, PLCs)
• Experience with Overfill Protection or Ground Verification Systems (Scully, Varec, Fafnir, PLCs)
• Experience with data communications (copper wires, fiber optics, wireless)
• Must obtain CAC within 30 days and applicable equipment certifications within five months of hire

Pay and Benefits

This position is covered by the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). Wage range is determined on a contract basis by the Department of Labor.

Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, health savings accounts, 401(k), disability, life, and accident insurance, paid time off, holidays, parental and military leave, and more. Employee recognition programs and other incentives are also available.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is a U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, delivering defense, aerospace, and security solutions globally. Our mission is to improve the future and protect lives through innovative technology and solutions. Working here offers a chance to develop cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on national security.