Electronics Technician III Lead - Secret Clearance

V2X, Inc.; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X, Inc. seeks an Electronic Tech III Lead to support MUOS operations at the Wahiawa gateway facility, Hawaii, under a U.S. DoD contract. You will direct maintenance on satellite terminals and associated equipment, working 24/7 on-call to ensure mission readiness.

The role requires IAT Level II (or a 4-year degree), Navy 3M training, and security clearances, with duties spanning fault isolation, testing, and system upgrades in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Requires IAT Level II certification or a 4-year degree.
• Must complete Navy 3M Systems training.
• Minimum 3 years in Maintenance Manager functions.
• Knowledge of electricity and radio theory and related equipment.
• Experience using Fed Log to verify part numbers and NSNs.
• Must meet DoD 8570.1-M baseline security requirements and OS/CE.
• Obtain EKMS 301 within 30 days and 3M 301 within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Operations Manager & Maintenance Manager.
• Operate and maintain satellite communications earth terminals 24/7.
• Operate electronic test and cryptographic equipment.
• Perform circuit troubleshooting, testing and fault isolation.
• Monitor outages, alerts and system status.
• Coordinate HW/SW upgrades and configure data collection parameters.
• Maintain modems, multiplexers, up/down converters and related gear.
• Test, patch, configure, and reconfigure multiplexers and modems as required.
• Perform maintenance tasks under the Navy 3M program.
• Create and track tickets, parts requests and technical assistance.
• Ensure personnel and equipment safety.

Skills

Electrical theory

Radio theory

Fed Log access

Reading English

On-call readiness

English writing

Education

IAT Level II certification

4-year science or mathematics degree

Navy 3M Systems training

EKMS 301 certification

3M 301 certification

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Electronic Tech III Lead will work directly on a U.S. Government Department of Defense (DoD) contract for the Program Manager of V2X. As an Electronic Technician, the candidate will support the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) at Wahiawa, Hawaii and will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the satellite communications terminals and associated equipment located at the Wahiawa gateway facility.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Operations Manager & Maintenance Manager
• The operation and maintenance of satellite communications earth terminals and all associated equipment in the - facility on a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year on call basis.
• Operation of electronic test equipment
• Operation of cryptographic equipment
• Perform and/or assist in circuit troubleshooting, testing and fault isolation as required.
• Monitoring and reporting of any outages as they occur
• Monitor overall system status, respond to alerts and events, maintains system status database
• Coordinate H/W & S/W upgrades, Configure data collection performance parameters
• Perform organizational & direct support level maintenance on modems, multiplexers, up converters, down converters, power amplifiers, servo systems, frequency standards, satellite tracking systems, antenna mounted electronics (AME) and ancillary equipment
• Perform appropriate testing, patching, configuration and reconfiguration of multiplexers, modems, up-converters and down-converters as required
• Perform maintenance related tasks as required by the navy’s Maintenance and Material Management (3M) program
• Utilize multiple platforms to create tickets or incidents to document efforts, request and track parts, and/or request technical assistance
• Ensure safety of personnel and equipment

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• A minimum of Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification or an approved 4 year Science or Mathematics degree.
• Successful completion of formal U.S. Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Systems training is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience that demonstrates ability to perform Maintenance Manager functions in the absence of the incumbent Maintenance Manager.
• Knowledge is mandatory of electricity and radio theory, including transistors, solid-state components, traveling wave tube theory, and digital and timing techniques applying to digital network operations and related to equipment maintenance; and interpretation of management information data, technical orders, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematic drawings.
• Experience in the use of government provided Fed Log program to research logistical data in order to verify part numbers and National Stock Numbers are valid.
• Must be minimally IAT Level II certified with appropriate baseline security and operating system/computer environment (OS/CE) certification in accordance with DoD 8570.1-M and SECNAV-M 5239.2).
• Obtain EKMS 301 certification within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain 3M 301 certification within 90 days of hire.

Skills

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs horizontally and 35 lbs vertically a distance of 50 feet without resting.
• Able to climb 30ft on fixed ladders
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work emergency callouts on a 24-hour rotating shift.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have active Secret Security Clearance.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients. #Clearance #LI-KA