ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN I

MedStar Health; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the AV and communications sector is seeking an Electronics Technician I to join their team. The technician will perform technical tasks to support integration, installation, and maintenance of various systems in a production environment and at customer locations. This role requires effective communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and adherence to safety protocols while performing assigned duties.

Qualifications

• 2 years of installation/integration experience required.
• Must obtain SECRET security clearance.
• Active CompTIA certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and test A/V equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment connectivity.
• Gather and maintain records of engineering data.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Job Overview

The role of an Electronics Technician I - WSG/CAPNET is to perform basic technical tasks under supervision or using detailed procedures to support the integration, installation, testing, and maintenance of audio-visual (AV), cybersecurity, and communications systems. Work involves simple wiring, soldering, cable assembly, equipment setup, and basic troubleshooting. Duties are performed in a factory production environment, onboard naval vessels, in command centers, and at various customer locations.

Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Assemble, install, and test equipment and parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting RF, multi-pin, fiber optic, and Cat5/6 cable connectors.
• Assist with configuration of hardware device settings and software as directed.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment or system connectivity under guidance.
• Gather, document, and maintain records of engineering data, including tests, drawings, device data, and equipment serial numbers.
• Support integration, manufacture, installation, planning, and testing of A/V systems, communication systems, and various other systems.
• Perform general labor and support duties as assigned to meet project requirements.
• Work under supervision of program/project managers, engineers, and SME's.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of AV system engineering, cybersecurity integration, and customer mission requirements.

Accountable For:

• Ability to perform work in a timely, organized, and professional manner.
• Being self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to pursue ongoing self-education and stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, equipment, and capabilities.
• Have strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to keep managers and supervisors informed of progress, work effectively with team members, adhere to contract requirements, and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Contributing to the successful completion of project initiatives.
• Harmoniously working with other employees and customers.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED and five (2) years in installation/integration experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance
• Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays when requested.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug screen.
• Must possess at least one of the following active CompTIA certifications: A+, Network+, or Security+, or have the ability to obtain the required certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time to support installations, testing, and customer engagements.

Preferred:

• Navy "A" School for ET, IC, IT, EM, FC, CE or related rate preferred
• Technical school / certifications
• Interest in the Audio Visual (AV) industry
• Commercial AV experience in integration
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in various environments is crucial, especially while on travel.

Working Conditions:

• Work is generally performed indoors (sedentary).
• Outdoor work, if any, is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions.
• Occasional extended travel may be necessary.
• Work areas include corporate facilities, S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels and Military bases, and shipyards.
• Travel up to 75% anticipated.
• Position may be exposed to, and is expected to protect, internal/external confidential, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and unclassified information.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time, sit, use of hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, climb ladders, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, or smell.
• Ability to carry 50 pounds unaided or 90-pound loads aided.

Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.