Electronics Tech Maintenance 3 (SCA)

Peraton; California; On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton, a national security company, is seeking an Electronics Tech Maintenance on site in San Diego, CA. You will diagnose, repair, and calibrate electronic systems, assemble wiring harnesses, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure mission readiness.

The role requires hands-on soldering/wiring skills, ability to read schematics, and an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one. U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic equipment or systems.
• Strong hands-on soldering and wiring skills (through-hole and SMT).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with common test equipment (DMM, scopes).
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electronic systems using test equipment.
• Perform component-level repairs, including soldering and SMT/through-hole work.
• Build, repair, modify, and troubleshoot wiring harnesses per manuals and diagrams.
• Perform preventive maintenance, basic calibration or verification on equipment.
• Identify failed components and determine repair actions.
• Maintain repair records, documentation, and inventory.
• Perform basic fabrication activities to support repair (cutting, 3D printing, machining).
• Maintain an organized, safe electronics work area.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Wiring skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics Technology

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton has an opening for an Electronics Tech Maintenance position to work onsite in San Diego, CA.

What you will do:

Electronics Maintenance & Repair:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electronic systems, circuitry, wiring, and components using test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electronic diagnostic tools.
• Perform component-level repairs, including precision hand soldering, desoldering, and through-hole and surface-mount component work.
• Build, repair, modify, and troubleshoot wiring harnesses and cable assemblies using technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, functional testing, and basic calibration or verification activities on electronic equipment, as required.
• Identify failed components and determine appropriate repair or replacement actions.
• Maintain accurate repair records, equipment documentation, inventory records, and component tracking.
• Perform basic fabrication activities such as cutting and fitting materials, potting, 3D printing, and basic machining to support equipment repair and modification.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and functional electronics work area.

Depot Operations & Logistics:

• Prepare, inspect, stage, and organize equipment for missions, deployments, transportation, and logistics loadouts.
• Verify equipment, components, tools, and associated materials are properly accounted for and prepared for shipment or deployment.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move equipment and materials safely throughout the facility.
• Load and unload shipments and organize depot storage areas.
• Perform basic maintenance and servicing of non-electronic equipment, tools, and depot assets.
• Support facility organization, workspace modifications, and other depot improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, logistics, operations, and technical personnel to accomplish mission requirements.
• Perform other hands-on technical and depot support activities as assigned.

Qualifications

What you will need:

• High School Diploma
• 2 to 4 years troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic equipment or systems.
• Strong hands-on soldering and wiring skills, including through-hole and/or surface-mount components
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and related documentation
• Experience using common electronic test equipment, such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Ability to work independently to identify problems, troubleshoot faults, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate government or commercial transport vehicles, as required.
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical work in a warehouse/depot environment.
• Ability to work effectively in both an electronics workbench environment and an active depot/warehouse setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a military, defense, aerospace, or government depot operation.
• Experience working with tactical, communications, sensor, electronic, or other mission equipment.
• Military technical training in electronics, avionics, communications, or a related field.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics Technology or a related discipline.
• Experience with basic machining, fabrication, 3D printing, potting, or equipment modification.
• Experience maintaining detailed repair, inventory, configuration, or equipment records.
• Experience operating forklifts or other industrial/material-handling equipment.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.