Electronic Technician

Saic; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Electronic Technician to support ground-based communications and C4I systems for the U.S. Navy. The role is hands-on, customer-facing, and involves installation, maintenance, and on-site technical assistance in Port Hueneme, CA.

You will work independently and within a field support team to ensure reliable communications for mission operations and coordinate with customers and SAIC supervisors on requirements and deliverables.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2+ years of work experience in telecom or military comms.
• Experience with SINCGARS, SATCOM/MUOS, HF radios, and BFT/JBC-P/MFoCS.
• Security clearance: Public Trust; ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, integrate, and maintain ground-based communications and C4I systems.
• Perform operational checks and ensure performance against standards.
• Provide on-site technical support for scheduled and unscheduled service calls.
• Diagnose issues, complete repairs, and document solutions.
• Coordinate with SAIC supervisors and customer stakeholders to align requirements.

Skills

SINCGARS

SATCOM / MUOS / Integrated Waveform

HF radios

Blue Force Tracker / JBC-P / MFoCS

Vehicle Intercom Systems (VIS)

JCREW I1B1

DVE systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Electronic Technician to support the integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ground-based communications and C4I systems for the U.S. Navy. This role is hands-on, customer-facing, and essential to ensuring reliable communications for mission operations. You will work both independently and as part of a field support team, supporting equipment installation, system checks, and on-site technical assistance.

Job Duties:

• Assemble, install, integrate, and maintain a variety of ground-based communications and C4I systems.
• Perform operational checks and ensure systems meet performance and serviceability standards.
• Work with Single-Channel radios, Vehicle Intercom Systems (VIS), Degraded Visual Environment systems, Blue Force Tracker systems, and other tactical communications hardware.
• Support SATCOM, SINCGARS, MUOS, HF, and related communication systems.
• Provide on-site technical support for scheduled and unscheduled service calls.
• Diagnose issues, complete repairs, and document solutions.
• Coordinate with SAIC supervisors and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements and deliverables.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma with at least two (2) or more years of work experience.
• Experience working with military communication systems, to include at least some of the following:
  • SINCGARS
  • SATCOM / MUOS / Integrated Waveform
  • HF radios
  • Blue Force Tracker / JBC-P / MFoCS
  • Vehicle Intercom Systems (VIS)
  • JCREW I1B1
  • DVE systems

Required Security clearance:

• Public Trust required upon hire; Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous field service or C4I systems experience
• Experience supporting tactical communications in military environments
• Formal electronics training from a Technical School or military Class A/B electronics or communications program

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.