Senior Electronics Technician

Science Applications International Corp.; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. seeks a Senior Electronics Technician at NSWC Crane (Crane, IN). You will test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain RF, microwave, and EW hardware across lab, range, and field environments.

Responsibilities include operating RF test equipment, reading schematics, and supporting design, integration, and testing activities. Travel up to 50% and lifting 20+ lbs required; U.S. citizenship and Top Secret/SCI eligibility essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in electronics technology, test and measurement, RF or EW systems.
• 5+ years as an engineering technician supporting electrical design or board-level troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting analog, digital, RF, power, and interface circuitry.
• Ability to read schematics, layouts, and test requirements; soldering skills required.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain RF, microwave, and EW systems.
• Operate RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, VNAs, oscilloscopes, generators.
• Diagnose hardware from system to component level; read schematics and drawings.
• Configure test setups and collect technical data for tests and methods.
• Support field and lab testing; travel up to 50% and lift >20 lb.

Skills

RF test equipment

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Soldering & SMT

Independent work

MS Office

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)

Signal generators

Job description

Job ID 2618959

Location

Crane, IN, US

Date Posted

2026-11-09

Category

Wage Determination (SCA)

Subcategory

Service Contract Act

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 50% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

Position - Senior Electronics Technician (543)

Job Description

The Senior Electronics Technician provides technical support to the Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare division at NSWC Crane. The role is responsible for testing, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and integrating RF, microwave, and electronic warfare hardware across laboratory, range, and field environments.

Duties

• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain RF, microwave, and EW systems.
• Operate RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, and related instrumentation.
• Diagnose hardware failures from the system level through Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and component level, including analog, digital, RF, power, and interface circuitry.
• Read and interpret schematics, CCA layouts, drawings, test requirements, and technical instructions.
• Configure test setups, conduct experiments, collect technical data, and support development or improvement of test methods and special test equipment.
• Repair, fabricate, install, and modify cables, modules, assemblies, and electronic hardware.
• Support engineers during design, integration, testing, and failure-analysis activities.
• Provide technical support during laboratory, field, and range testing.
• Participate in planning meetings, IPTs, and test-event scheduling.
• Support field operations as required, including UAV or tactical vehicle activities; travel up to 50%, work outdoors/in inclement weather, and lift more than 20 pounds.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, vocational degree, or GED.
• Ten (10) years of related experience in electronics technology, test and measurement, RF systems, or Electronic Countermeasure systems.
• Minimum five (5) years as an engineering technician supporting electrical design and system or board-level troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal sources, VNAs, and related instrumentation.
• Experience troubleshooting system, CCA, and component-level analog, digital, RF, power, and interface circuitry.
• Ability to read schematics, CCA layouts, engineering drawings, and test requirements.
• Demonstrated soldering and surface-mount rework experience.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound technical judgment.
• Strong communication skills, work independently, and proficiency with MS Office.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Posses Drone Pilots license – Part 107 or desire to obtain license
• IPC solder certification or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting complex RF/EW laboratory, field, or range testing.
• Experience training or directing junior technicians.UAV or tactical vehicle operations experience.

Target salary range $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.