Field Support Technician

ERT, Inc.; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Entarian is seeking a Field Support Technician to perform tactical radio field support and independently handle troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of C5ISR equipment. The role includes on-site work at JBLM, WA when not on TDY, plus network engineering and COMSEC responsibilities to support PM Tactical Radios.

The candidate will design and install portions of the network infrastructure, ensuring non-functioning components are repaired promptly and securely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 4 years of direct relevant technical experience can substitute for education.
• Must be a US Citizen and capable of obtaining DoD Secret Clearance.
• 5 years of relevant field support experience with tactical radios.
• Ability to distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform fielding, installation, operations, tests and preventive maintenance; provide on-site support.
• Hands-on experience in electronics, network support, computers, tactical radios, satellite networks and encryption devices.
• Assist in conducting tests and evaluations of electronic instrumentation by lab and field tests.

Skills

Tactical radios

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tactical radios

Satellite networks

Encryption devices

COMSEC

Job description

Field Support Technician

Entarian is looking for a Field Support Technician. The selected candidate will perform tactical radio field support and be independently responsible for troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of C5ISR equipment. The selected candidate will provide local unit support and be onsite in JBLM, WA when not on TDY. Provide network engineering, satellite communications, architecture, analysis, development, and network operations support to PM Tactical Radios. Responsible for independently designing, modifying, and installing portions of the network infrastructure. Assures non-functioning network components are repaired/replaced in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform fielding, installation, operations, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, over the shoulder training, exercise and test support and maintenance.
• Hands-on or educational experience in one or more of the following core technical areas: electronics, network support (hardware/software), computers (hardware or software), tactical radios, satellite networks, data encryption, web-based apps, encryption devices, COMSEC, or Platforms.
• Assists in conducting tests and evaluations of electronic instrumentation by laboratory and field tests for use in solving existing problems.

Salary Range $70,000-$85,000 BOE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Four (4) years of additional direct relevant technical experience can be substituted/utilized for education.
• Must be a US Citizen and be capable of maintaining DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must have 5 years of relevant experience and understanding in field support of tactical radios.
• Capability to distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to Deploy to austere locations and climb in and around military vehicles of all types.
• Required to regularly sit, walk, and/or stand throughout various times during the day.

Desired Qualifications

• Tactical Radio Experience (To include the following waveforms). SINCGARS, TACSAT, MOUS, TSM, HF Operations.
• Prior military experience.

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Job ID: 2026-9617

Type: Full Time W/Benefits Ret Match

Location: US-WA-Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Security Clearance: Secret