Electronics Technician II – Defense Systems & UNIX Support

Arcata Associates, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcata Associates, Inc. seeks an electronics technician to diagnose and repair equipment at Nellis AFB. You will interpret manuals, plan work sequences, and select testing instruments while collaborating with supervisors. Travel to remote sites may be required.

The role requires UNIX Solaris experience, LAN understanding, and a strong electronics maintenance background to support complex systems and ensure secure operations, including potential government clearance.

Qualifications

• Prefer completion of accredited electronics training or military equivalent and a minimum of 4 years related experience.
• Possess knowledge of UNIX (Solaris) in a SUN client/server environment.
• Basic understanding of a typical LAN environment.
• 5 years electronics maintenance experience with computer hardware maintenance desired.
• Networking experience including hubs, switches, and cable construction.

Responsibilities

• Apply electronics principles to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment operations.
• Interpret manufacturers' manuals to solve complex problems.
• Work with circuits, plan work sequence, and select testing tools.
• Maintain operational logs and assist in system modifications.
• Be able to travel to remote locations as requested.

Skills

Electronics maintenance

UNIX Solaris

LAN basics

Hardware maintenance

Networking (hubs/switches)

Security clearance readiness

Education

Electronics training or military equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Arcata Associates, Inc. seeks an electronics technician to diagnose and repair equipment at Nellis AFB. You will interpret manuals, plan work sequences, and select testing instruments while collaborating with supervisors. Travel to remote sites may be required.

The role requires UNIX Solaris experience, LAN understanding, and a strong electronics maintenance background to support complex systems and ensure secure operations, including potential government clearance.