Electronics Technician III (Depot)

Centurum Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 53,037 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

401(k) Plan with company match

Job summary

Centurum Inc. is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician Maintenance III in San Diego, CA. This role involves applying advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electronic problems related to shipboard systems. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electronic systems while guiding lower-level technicians.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of relevant experience and strong familiarity with systems like HF, RF, and Digital Modular Radio. Centurum offers a dynamic workplace and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Six years recent experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems.
• Knowledge of shipboard electronics systems like HF, RF, and DMR.
• Operational knowledge of URN-25, WSC-3, and similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electronic issues.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians.
• Evaluate electromagnetic radiation and isolate malfunctions.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronic systems

Maintenance and repair skills

Experience with logic analyzers

C4ISR systems knowledge

Education

High School

Tools

Digital oscilloscopes

Complex test instruments

Job description

The Electronics Technician Maintenance III applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Examples of such problems include determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes. Work typically requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment. Work may be reviewed by supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices. This position may provide technical guidance to lower‑level technicians.

Experience performing overhauls and repairs on any of the following shipboard electronics systems: High Frequency (HF), Radio Frequency (RF), High Frequency Radio Group (HFRG), Digital Modular Radio (DMR), Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT), Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), or Naval Shipboard Antenna Systems.

Operational knowledge of URN‑25, WSC‑3, USQ‑122, SSR‑1, URT‑23, DAMA, WRL‑8, STC‑2 a plus.

Required Skills and Experience

Six (6) years recent C4ISR or other relevant experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, installation and deinstallation of electronic systems, equipment, components, antennas, cables, cableways, waveguides and ducts, while using logic analyzers and digital oscilloscopes.

Education

High School.

Travel required: 0%

Work location: San Diego, CA

Security clearance: Secret US DoD clearance.

Preferred Skills

Quality Management System (QMS) experience that is compatible with ISO 9001:2008 and 2015.

Remarks

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.

Compensation: $38.50-$55 an hour. Compensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.

Reference

When responding to this posting please reference job # SD26-75 Depot Electronics Technician III (Depot).

Benefits

• Health Insurance – Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost‑sharing basis.
• Dental Insurance – Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
• Basic Life Insurance – Company provided benefit for all full‑time employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance – Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
• Dependant Life Insurance – Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
• Long Term Disability Insurance – Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
• Vacation and Sick Leave – Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
• Holidays – The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan – Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi‑weekly match and a year‑end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.