Electronics Technician

Ideal Innovations; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Innovations, Inc. at Quantico, VA seeks an Electronics Technician to provide telecommunications and IT support for a mission-critical FBI CIRG program. You will operate in a high-security, on-site environment at the ERF facility, ensuring timely communications and system readiness for hundreds of users.

The role is high-visibility with potential 24/7 shifts, on-call mobilization, and deployments. A Top Secret with SCI eligibility is required, along with strong telecommunications experience

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements as listed: High School with 7 yrs, Associate with 5 yrs, Bach. with 3 yrs; CompTIA SEC+ substitution allowed.
• Five years documented experience in telecommunications and support for communication systems
• Ability to carry equipment up to 70 lbs and to access vehicles
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; polygraph and drug screening on directed request
• Ability to deploy domestically or internationally on short notice

Responsibilities

• Provide telecommunications and IT support for expeditionary missions and FBI CIRG.
• Maintain and service communications equipment at ERF Quantico.
• Attend to 24/7 operations and on-call requirements during deployments.
• Support training and stay current with new equipment and technologies

Skills

Telecommunications

Vehicle handling

Security clearance

Polygraph readiness

Deployment readiness

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

CompTIA SEC+

Tools

Cryptographic devices

Radio communications equipment

Video teleconferencing systems

Job description

Quantico, VA (SCOR46)
27958-A Engineering Research Facility
ERF Building, FBI Academy
Quantico, VA 22135, USA

Quantico, VA (SCOR46)
27958-A Engineering Research Facility
ERF Building, FBI Academy
Quantico, VA 22135, USA

• Pay or shift range: $80,000 USD to $100,000 USD
  Ideal Innovations, Inc. is committed to pay transparency. The salary range listed for this position represents our best estimate of the compensation we expect to offer at the time of extending an offer of employment. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors. We will not request or rely on salary history in our hiring process except as permitted by law.

Description

Highlights:

• This is a high-visibility role supporting a mission-critical program for a premier federal law enforcement agency. You’ll be joining a company known for its strong culture, smart people, and commitment to innovation and excellence in federal IT services.
• Our team is made up of talented, mission-driven professionals who collaborate across time zones and disciplines to keep services running smoothly 24/7. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where performance is recognized and professional development is encouraged.
• The Electronics Technician will play a critical role in ensuring timely, efficient communications and IT support to hundreds of users in a high-security environment. You will directly contribute to the operational readiness and effectiveness of federal law enforcement operations.
• The selected candidate will strengthen their expertise in telecommunications and IT service management, federal contract execution, and customer engagement.

Typical Day:

The candidate will provide telecommunications and IT support for expeditionary mission and exercise support the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG). A typical day is spent at the ERF facility in Quantico, VA, conducting maintenance on unit vehicles and communications equipment, providing system updates on communications equipment, researching new technologies, and conducting and receiving training on new equipment. Employees are on-call to mobilize and deploy on short notice in response to unit deployment.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School + 7 yrs experience, Associates + 5 yrs experience, Bachelor's +3 yrs experience; CompTIA SEC + certification can substitute for education requirements
• Five (5) years documented experience in telecommunications, communication systems technician support, including but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, computer science systems
• Shall be able to carry communications equipment up to 70 lbs
• Shall be able to climb on or under small or large vehicles
• Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI access
• Ability to pass a polygraph and drug screening exam when directed once employed
• Ability to deploy to locations away from Quantico, Virginia both inside the United States or internationally on short notice and for possible extended periods of time

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of telecommunications management;
• Ability to develop and implement mission-specific communication plans
• Have working knowledge and demonstrate experience with the operational procedures used for a Tactical Operation Center (TOC) or equivalent operational center
• Operational knowledge of cryptographic encryption devices
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding to deploy, establish, operate, and maintain tactical radio, mobile cellular, internet, and video teleconferencing systems
• Ability to perform general maintenance and cleaning on vehicles and facilities
• Possess a US Passport
• Possess a Commercial Driver's License, Class A and or B
• Prior military experience in US military tactical communications ( Army 25 series, USMC 253 series, Navy Information Systems Technician, Air Force 2E series)

Physical Job Requirements:

• Shall be able to carry communications equipment up to 70 lbs
• Shall be able to climb on or under small or large vehicles

Position Type Shift Information:

• 40 hours per week during normal business periods at Quantico, Virginia
• Potential extended 8-12 hour day/night shifts, to include weekends, when deployed in support of mission, training, or exercise support
• Normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hrs per day. Employees will rotate on and off of a 24/7 on-call status to support contingency requirements. When deployed, the employee may be required to support 24/7 operations in the form of day/night shifts up to 12 hrs for extended periods of time, to include weekends
• Overtime may be authorized by the Contracting Officer on a case by case basis. Compensation time may be authorized for overtime hours accrued that have not been authorized overtime pay

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI Eligibility required

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Documented experience in telecommunications, communication systems technician support, including but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, computer science systems

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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