Electronic Technician III

Socket.dev; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k))

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Electronic Technician III to join our team at Eielson, AFB, Alaska. This advanced role provides technical support to ground-based electronic systems, including installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and testing of various electronic equipment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government clearance; US citizenship required. Working conditions include indoors, outdoors, travel to remote locations, and relocation near Fairbanks.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in electronics or equivalent military training.
• High school diploma and valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with Radar and High-Power transmitters preferred.
• Expert knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and devices.
• Ability to interpret circuit diagrams and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment and related systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs to restore operation.
• Troubleshoot to component level and perform necessary repairs.
• Maintain documentation and reports on equipment status.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety programs.

Skills

Clearance eligibility

Electronics theory

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Electronics training or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Voltage meters

Frequency meters

Computer control equipment

Job description

Amentumis seeking an Electronic Technician III to join our teamat Eielson, AFB, Alaska. This is an advanced level position that will provide technical support to ground-based electronic systems. Typical duties include working on various types of electronic equipment and related devices through a combination of installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction, and testing. The duties and requirements listed below are not mutually exclusive.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required US Government security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high-voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems
• Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data, and test equipment
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and effect repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition
• Manipulate computer keyboards and view and interpret computer displays
• Troubleshoot to the component level and make needed repairs

• Assist and/or provide occasional work direction to lower-level technicians
• Identify and report corrections/improvements to technical data
• Identify and report product quality/material deficiencies
• Identify and report supply discrepancies
• Conduct inventories and maintain accountability, including ancillary and support equipment
• Leads inspection requirements and implementing approved configuration changes
• Perform equipment status reporting, maintenance data collection and job documentation
• Ensure compliance with Amentum’s Quality Control and Safety Programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Five (5)+ years of experience and successful completion from an accredited college or technical school in Electronics or equivalent military training.
• High school diploma and possess a valid driver’s license and must meet all requirements for assigned vehicles.
• Familiarity with Radar and High-Power transmitters or similar systems preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in electronic, electromechanical and computer systems and the test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate advanced technical knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and devices, interpret circuit diagrams to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the use of test instruments such as Oscilloscopes, signal generators, voltage and frequency meters, and computer control equipment and analyzers.
• Good understanding of test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment.
• Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high-power radio frequency devices preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge in general electronics.
• Expert-level troubleshooting capabilities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work across diverse groups of people and at all levels of an organization.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors and travel to remote locations
• Reside near or be willing to relocate to the vicinity of Fairbanks/Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with threat systems is desired
• Expert-level troubleshooting capabilities preferred.
• Familiarity with Radar and High-Power transmitters or similar systems preferred.
• Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high-power radio frequency devices preferred.
• Ability to read Cyrillic is desired

Compensation Details:

$44.13

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/18/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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