Senior Electronics Technician - Radar & Defense Systems

Akima; Chambersburg, Northern (Franklin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Chambersburg, PA is seeking an Electronics Technician Maintenance III to join our team of skilled professionals. You will apply advanced electronic maintenance techniques to complex systems used in radar, missiles, and related platforms.

The role requires hands-on debugging, calibration, testing, and collaboration with engineers to ensure mission-ready performance in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electronic problems beyond standard manuals.
• Analyzes circuitry, electromagnetic radiation, signal flow, and waveforms using specialized test equipment.
• Uses instruments like pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, oscilloscopes, and analyzers.
• Performs troubleshooting, repair, alignment, calibration, and testing of complex electronic systems.
• Works on advanced systems such as radars, missile systems, antennas, launchers, and control equipment.
• Diagnoses failures in integrated circuitry and determines repair/replacement requirements.
• Conducts operational checkout using patch boards, adapters, and test equipment.
• Performs voltage, frequency, and RF calculations; analyzes schematics and signal relationships.
• Repairs/replaces components such as ICs, transistors, diodes, FETs, and other electronic parts.
• Adjusts and aligns components for proper electrical and mechanical performance.
• Calibrates and tunes assemblies to ensure operation within required tolerances.
• Verifies and proof-tests equipment to ensure compliance with standards.
• Works with systems like power supplies, radar transmitters, signal generators, and circuit boards.
• Follows technical manuals (TMs), DMWRs, and procedures—or develops new testing methods if none exist.
• Designs adapters and interfaces to support testing and repair processes.
• Documents and formalizes new procedures (schematics, diagrams, setups).
• Collaborates with engineers on system specifications and improvements.
• Tests and maintains advanced electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, generators).
• May guide lower-level technicians and work outdoors in various conditions.
• Requires or may obtain a forklift license as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Chambersburg, PA is seeking an Electronics Technician Maintenance III to join our team of skilled professionals. You will apply advanced electronic maintenance techniques to complex systems used in radar, missiles, and related platforms.

The role requires hands-on debugging, calibration, testing, and collaboration with engineers to ensure mission-ready performance in demanding environments.