Electronics Technician

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations seeks an Electronics Technician for the Uncrewed Systems Operations Center in Gulfport, MS. You will support the transition of uncrewed marine systems from research to operations, assisting with measurement science, instrumentation design, development, repair, and testing.

You will plan and maintain uncrewed platforms, evaluate equipment status, and ensure sensor calibration meets mission schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of uncrewed marine systems from research to operations.
• Provide calibration, modification, and testing of instruments.
• Plan and maintain uncrewed systems for scientific projects.
• Determine equipment status and repair failed equipment.
• Ensure sensor calibration to meet mission schedules.
• Prepare technical documents, drawings, and maintenance plans.

Job description

Open: September 29, 2026 — Closes: October 5, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Uncrewed Systems Operations Center, with one vacancy in Gulfport, MS. This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-26-13073237-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Major Duties

As an Electronics Technician, you will perform the following duties: Provide support to enhance utilization and maximize transition of Uncrewed Marine Systems (UMS) research to operations and applications. Provide technical support in measurement science, instrumentation design, development, repair, and testing to include instrument calibration, modification, and operation. Plan and maintain uncrewed (i.e. unmanned or autonomous) systems in support of scientific projects. Determine equipment status and performance while underway and repair all failed equipment. Ensure calibration or service of uncrewed platform sensors and equipment to meet mission schedule. Contribute to the oversight of UMS electronics work and perform acceptance tests and quality assurance procedures. Prepare technical documents, drawing, and maintenance plans on all systems. Participate in regular information planning sessions and maintain productive interaction with the staff. Make recommendations to management and report on the status and progress of work accomplished to date and monitor work in progress. Participate in training uncrewed (i.e. unmanned or autonomous) training programs. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position requires ability to operate and pilot uncrewed systems aboard National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) vessels and/or from Over-The-Horizon control centers. This position requires travel (away from Gulfport, MS) for indefinite periods as required by the needs the Uncrewed Marine Systems Division. Position may require operating a small boat for field work; may be at sea for several days, weeks or months; may be exposed to weather over long, odd hours, lifting and moving heavy equipment or biological samples many times throughout the day, on an unsteady platform depending on sea state. This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. Position requires driving a government vehicle for field work, movement of equipment and/or supplies between buildings, acquisition of supplies, or meetings at other locations. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a government vehicle. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements. Must be able to frequently bend, lift, and stoop to perform field work.