Electronic Warfare Technician I

Westech International, Inc; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Westech International, Inc. seeks an Electronics Technician I to support Fallon Range Training Complex. The role involves basic maintenance of electronic equipment, following detailed instructions, and working under close supervision.

Responsibilities include component replacement, wiring, testing with standard instruments, and gaining qualification on additional EW systems within 90 days. Requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in maintenance of digital/analog signal processing, radar theory, electro-mechanical devices, and RF/Video systems.
• Two years of formal technical training may substitute for two years of experience.
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems operations and maintenance per detailed instructions.
• Replace components and wire circuits; repair simple electronic equipment.
• Take test readings using instruments like digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Work under supervision with guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician.
• Cross-train to operate additional EW systems.

Skills

Digital/analog signal processing

Radar theory

Electromechanical devices

Test equipment

English writing/communication

Education

High School diploma

Navy A and C schools or vocational schooling

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Curve tracers

Semiconductor testers

Signal generators

Job description

Description

Purpose and Scope:

• Provides operational and technical maintenance support for Fallon Range Training Complex. Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The Electronics Technician I applies basic technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions, performs such tasks as replacing components, wiring circuits, repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes. This person works under close supervision receiving technical guidance from supervisor or higher-level technician. Work is checked frequently for accuracy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs systems operations and maintenance. Applies technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions. Performs such tasks as: replacing components and wiring circuits; repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital millimeters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes.
• Operates system under supervision.
• Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician.
• Work is checked for accuracy.
• Performs organizational and intermediate-level repair when supervised.
• Performs corrosion control on equipment/towers.
• Will be operationally qualified at designated tech level within 90 days of hiring or promotion.
• Cross-trained and qualified to operate at least on additional EW systems.

Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 3-5 years experience involved in the following maintenance: Digital/analog signal processing; synchro-servo circuits; Radar and radar theory; Electromechanical devices; Video signal processing and recording, large projectors; Communications (multiplexer equipment); Digital/analog computer systems; High voltage power supplies; Test equipment; Optical equipment; RF signal processing; Antenna systems; Low-voltage AC equipment; Auto-transfer (UPS) equipment;
• Two years of formal technical training may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Must possess excellent writing skills and strong communication skills.
• Must be able to read and write in the English language.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Formal classroom education, equivalent to Navy "A" and "C" schools or vocational school, in the field of electronic equipment maintenance and repair.
• Two years' operating experience with military search, acquisition, ground control, height finding or fire control radar systems
• Possess a valid state Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance
• Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Minimum Position Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.