Electronics Technician II: Systems & UNIX Expert

Arcata Associates, Inc.; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcata Associates, Inc. seeks an Electronics Technician to support operations at Nellis AFB. You will apply electronics principles to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment, interpret manuals, and work with test instruments.

The role requires UNIX Solaris knowledge, LAN environment understanding, and the ability to obtain a government security clearance; travel to remote locations may be requested, and weekend shifts could be required.

Qualifications

• Accredited electronics training or military equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years related electronics experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of UNIX (Solaris) in a SUN client/server environment.
• Basic understanding of typical LAN environments.
• Experience in computer hardware maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply electronics principles to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment.
• Interpret manufacturers' manuals to solve complex problems.
• Plan work sequence and select appropriate tools and instruments.
• Receive guidance from supervisor; ensure compliance with best practices.
• Perform shift work including weekends/holidays, with possible 24-hour mission support.
• Maintain operation logs and travel to remote locations as required.
• Interface with software support and outside agencies on system issues.
• Ensure system backups, security procedures, and user accounts are maintained.

Skills

Electronics maintenance

UNIX Solaris

LAN environment

Networking experience

Independent work capability

Education

Accredited electronics training or military equivalent

Tools

UNIX/SUN client/server tools

Job description

Arcata Associates, Inc. seeks an Electronics Technician to support operations at Nellis AFB. You will apply electronics principles to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment, interpret manuals, and work with test instruments.

The role requires UNIX Solaris knowledge, LAN environment understanding, and the ability to obtain a government security clearance; travel to remote locations may be requested, and weekend shifts could be required.