Electronics Technician (IOR) - Command Destruct Systems

Amentum; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks qualified personnel to operate and maintain complex mission equipment for launch support. You will perform daily verifications, maintenance, and documentation, under supervision, ensuring safety and readiness. The role requires technical reading, use of test equipment, and collaboration with engineers.

The position may involve travel to Jupiter, FL, and requires DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship. Proficiency in MS Office and ability to work in a dynamic environment are essential.

Qualifications

• AS or two-year technical school in electronics or military equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Command Destruct mission equipment.
• Perform daily system verifications per ER schedules with supervision.
• Support verifications of launch support systems using instructions and checklists.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance procedures with supervision.
• Document maintenance using IMDS.
• Work with SME on daily operations, maintenance and launch support.
• Complete system training within documented schedules to ensure qualified personnel.
• Adhere to policies on government property, safety and security.
• Possess DoD Secret Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Reading schematics

Team interfacing

Documentation writing

Education

AS Degree in Electronic Technology

Two-year technical school or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

BERT

Frequency counters

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Command Destruct mission equipment.
• This includes, but is not limited to RF transmitters, antenna systems, power amplifiers, data recorders, signal conditioners, data switches, data networks, servers and workstations.
• Perform daily system verifications per Eastern Range (ER) schedules with supervision.
• Support verifications of launch support systems using instructions and checklists.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures with supervision.
• Perform Corrective Maintenance (CM) procedures with supervision.
• Document equipment maintenance using the Air Force Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
• Work with System Maintenance Engineer (SME) preparing various documents required for daily operations, maintenance, and launch support.
• Perform daily operations and launch support activities in accordance with all related operations procedures, instructions, and checklists.
• Complete system training using Enterprise Qualification Requirements (EQR) within documented time schedules to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations, maintenance and launch support.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures pertaining to the control of government property, job site safety, and security.
• Support company safety culture, assume accountability and responsibility for safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two-year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in electronic technology.
• Experience reading and understanding block diagrams, assembly drawings, schematics and logic circuitry diagrams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) and frequency counters.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and repairing failures using standard electronic test equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing failures to the component level.
• Experience performing Test Range or Mission Operations using Command/Destruct, Instrumentation, or Strategic Weapons Systems.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic ability to write reports.
• Basic ability to read and understand schematics, elevation, and assembly drawings.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be reliable in a very dynamic environment.
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public.
• Able to work at heights up to 42 feet.
• Able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to sustain prolonged periods of standing, kneeling and or repeated stooping.
• Occasional single day and/or overnight travel to the Jonathan Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex (JDMTA) Command in Jupiter, FL.
• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays as required to support specific project, mission, operations, and/or maintenance requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement Compensation Details: $32.46 hourly

Original Posting: 08/04/2026 - Until Filled

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