Electronics Technician II

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SABG in Huntsville, AL is hiring an Electronics Technician II to support the FBI FPSS. The role covers electronics technology, telecommunications, and secure communications within HQ and related sites.

The candidate should have an accredited engineering technology degree (2 or 4 years) or equivalent military training, plus hands-on experience with electronic equipment and test instruments. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Electronic principles knowledge
• Ability to read schematics and use test equipment
• Strong problem solving and written communication

Responsibilities

• Perform electronics duties on surveillance, communications, and security systems
• Work with TEMPEST, intrusion detection, and secure networks
• Identify and troubleshoot electronic equipment using schematics and test gear

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

SABG is hiring an Electronics Technician II to support the FBI FPSS in Huntsville, AL. This position functions as an Electronics Technician I for projects within HQ and HQ Off-Sites under the Space Management Unit – HQ team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. An Electronics Technician (ET) will display knowledge of telecommunications and electronics principles and practices to perform duties on any one of the following areas:

• Electronic surveillance between tempest and intrusion detection
• Electronic communications systems, such as wireless networks
• Local area networks
• Wide area networks
• Electronic security (physical, cryptographic, tempest, intrusion detection, and access control)
• Forensic audio and video analysis and operability
• Telephone facilities (line types, characteristics, and distribution systems)
• Electrical systems to prepare necessary schematics for repairing electronic equipment.
• Technicians will also need to be able to display knowledge and expertise in the field of electronics as it relates to secure communications systems and associated wide / narrow-band communications equipment.

SUPERVISION

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Have an accredited engineering technology two (2) or four (4) year degree or be a military veteran with training in a technical occupation and with four (4) years of technical service experience consistent with the knowledge required for the ET position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Have completed a basic electronics fundamentals course or equivalent and a tradecraft / vendor certified course for one of the following systems:

• Radio communications
• Secure network communications
• Electronic physical security systems; or Have experience as a technician, or position that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment.
• Have knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design, characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems related to, but less than a full professional knowledge of electronic engineering.
• Be enrolled in an accredited engineering technology degree program and the completion of basic electronics fundamentals course or equivalent; or have earned an accredited engineering technology certificate with at least six (6) semester hours in the electronics courses related to the following:

Basic electronics fundamentals.

• Power/Transformers.
• RF/Antennae theory.
• Digital electronics.

Experience shall include the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such activities as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions

COMPUTER SKILLS

Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

SABG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled