Electronics Technician

Air Force Civilian Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service in San Antonio, TX is seeking a full-time Electronics Technician (GG-0856-11) at AFLCMC, Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland Air Force Base.

You will provide depot-level maintenance, technical support, and upgrades for cryptologic and cyber systems, with security clearance requirements and a DCIPS-aligned framework. U.S. citizenship is required; relocation incentives may be available based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI.
• Position designated as a Drug Test Designated Position.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts and scientific disciplines related to electronic and mechanical instrumentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to produce technical reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Provide depot-level maintenance, technical support, and services for cryptologic/cyber systems.
• Perform depot level repair, modification, upgrades, and preventative maintenance.
• Support DoD/AF customers and ensure adherence to safety and security regulations.

Job description

At Air Force Civilian Service, we don’t just support the mission — we help shape the future of national defense through discovery, innovation, and unwavering dedication.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Electronics Technician (GG-0856-11), working at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas

Salary ($75,776 - $98,514) based on experience.

Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention incentives may be available based on experience.

Leave accrual for military service may be able

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position you will provide Air Force (AF) and Department of War (DoW) customers with specialized depot-level maintenance, technical support, and services for all equipment assigned to and supported by the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division Technical Applications Products sections, to include depot level repair, modification, upgrades, and preventative maintenance actions of new and existing systems.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a current “Top Secret” Security clearance with eligibility to gain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position.

• Knowledge of advanced concepts, theories, principles, practices, methods, and techniques of engineering disciplines and concepts and practical knowledge of other scientific disciplines such as mathematics and the physical sciences to include cryogenics and vacuum technologies.
• Knowledge of related engineering and scientific fields including but not limited to design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of state-of-the-art scientific, electronic, and mechanical instrumentation and systems used to detect, identify, and measure trace level gaseous and particulate samples, theory and operation of vacuum systems, and radiological analysis techniques and safety measures.
• Knowledge and understanding of agency, AF, Department of Defense (DoD) and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, resolve complex issues or problems, and modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex interrelated problems.
• Skill, judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to produce highly technical reports, position papers, and briefings; resolve conflicts based on mature judgment and experience; effectively negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships

HIGHLY DESIRED EXPERIENCE

COMSEC Equipment Maintenance, Engineering Drawing, DoD/DAF Weapons Systems, US Atomic Energy Detection System

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer