Fielder, Jr.

ERT, Inc.; West Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Entarian is seeking a Fielder in Maryland to design, modify, and build electronic/electro-mechanical instrumentation for evaluation projects. You will provide technical guidance and troubleshoot hardware in multi-vendor environments.

This role requires installation, maintenance, and test support for communications and electronics gear, along with leadership of junior technicians and frequent travel up to 75% of the year.

Qualifications

• AA or 2-year technical schooling; 3+ years of experience preferred.
• Active SECRET security clearance is required.
• Worldwide deployment capability and valid US driver's license.
• Ability to read installation drawings and perform installations per drawings.
• Hands-on experience in electronics, networks, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to meet requirements on test/evaluation projects.
• Independently design, modify, and construct electronic/electro-mechanical instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot, install, and maintain C4ISR equipment and multi-vendor systems.
• Plan/install/test/maintenance and support for communications and electronics gear.
• Direct lower-level technicians and ensure accountability of government equipment.

Skills

Electronics

Network support

Computers

Tactical radios

Satellite networks

Data encryption

Web-based apps

Encryption devices

COMSEC

Platforms

Education

AA or 2 Yr Technical School

Job description

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Entarian is looking for a Fielder to join our team.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide technical guidance and information to meet requirements.
• Responsible for independently designing, modifying, and constructing electronic and electro-mechanical instrumentation used in performance measurements on test and evaluation projects.
• Design criteria is not always standardized or well established and/or improving and updating circuit elements/equipment in order to incorporate new advances where existing technical data is not always adequate may be the objective.
• Responsible for troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of C4ISR equipment as appropriate for the task.
• Capability to distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems.
• Perform installation, operations, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, exercise and test support and maintenance.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to lower level technicians.
• Plan and perform installation, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for communications equipment, electronics equipment.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to lower level technicians.
• Must have hands-on or educational experience in two 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• AA or 2 Yr Technical School (2 additional years of exp as sub)
• 3 or more years of experience
• Candidate must have active SECRET security clearance
• Must be worldwide deployable and possess a valid US Driver's License with the ability to obtain a valid passport within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to read installation drawings and perform installations in accordance with drawing
• Electronic component installation experience
• Hands-on or educational experience in two of the following areas: electronics, network support (hardware/software), computers (hardware or software), tactical radios, satellite networks, data encryption, web-based apps, encryption devices, COMSEC, or Platforms
• Be detail oriented to ensure proper accountability of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
• Candidates should be computer literate and able to function using the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Travel requirements will be up to 75% of the year to include CONUS and OCONUS locations, with the possibility of as little as 48 hours' notice prior to a deployment
• Candidates must qualify to rent a vehicle from various national rental car agencies

Physical Requirements

• Due to the physical nature of the program, candidates must be able to life and carry 40 pounds at shoulder height and 60 pounds at waist height for a distance of 50 feet.
• The candidate will be required to move in and out of vehicles when installing military equipment.

Desired Qualifications

• Able to use a spectrum analyzer to perform interference and other performance tests on installed equipment
• Testing using Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)
• Experience with PM Tactical Radios and/or COMSEC

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 support modernization; we define it.

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