Installer

ERT, Inc.; West Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Entarian is seeking an Installer/Electronic Technician to support tactical radio systems through NET for PM TR. The role covers installation, troubleshooting, testing, and field operations with extensive travel—up to 75% of the year.

Requirements include a SECRET clearance, 5+ years of related experience, and ability to deploy worldwide. Proficiency with electronics, networks, and encryption devices is expected, along with reading installation drawings and using hand/power tools.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET security clearance is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience.
• Valid US Driver's License and ability to obtain a passport within 30 days.
• Experience with electronics, networks, tactical radios or encryption devices.
• Must be able to read installation drawings and install per drawings.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and overall attention to government property.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, and maintain C4ISR equipment as required.
• Distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems.
• Perform fielding, installation, operations, test, preventive maintenance, and training support.
• Assist in design, modification, and installation of electronic instrumentation for test conditions.
• Assist in tests and evaluations to validate instrumentation performance.

Skills

Electronics

Network hardware/software

Computers hardware software

Tactical radios

Satellite networks

Data encryption

COMSEC

Encryption devices

Web-based apps

Platforms

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

AA or 2-year technical school

Degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Entarian is looking for an Installer/Electronic Technician to join our team to provide support to tactical radio systems through New Equipment Training (NET) in support of PM Tactical Radio (PM TR).

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Independently 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 fielding, installation, operations, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, over the shoulder training, exercise and test support and maintenance.
• Assists in the design, modification, development, construction, installation, alignment, operations, troubleshooting, and repairs of a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical instrumentation used in test and evaluation to control test conditions and/or record dynamic measurement data.
• Assists in the conduct of tests and evaluations of performances of electronic instrumentation by laboratory and field tests to ensure the adequacy of the instrumentation for use in solving existing problems which requires the development of test procedures and the employment of test techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• AA or 2 Yr. Technical School (Degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or related scientific or technical discipline. Two (2) additional years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education.)
• A minimum of five (5) years related experience
• Candidate must have an Active SECRET security clearance
• Must have hands-on or educational experience in one 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
• Experience working with hand and power tools as these are used almost daily
• 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 drawings
• Electronic component installation experience
• 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
• Candidates must qualify to rent a vehicle from various national rental car agencies

Must be within 1 hour radius of Bragg,Savannah, Hood, Campbell or JBLM

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.

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 just support modernization; we define it.

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer. 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.