Senior Electronics Technician — SATCOM & Networks

Centurum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurum in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Electronics Technician Maintenance (ETM) III to apply advanced technical knowledge to complex shipboard electronics problems. You will perform circuit analyses, waveform calculations, and signal flow tracing using high-end test gear and provide guidance to junior technicians.

The role requires 10+ years of overhaul/repair experience on CBSP, DMR, NMT, HF, RF, TACAN, ESM, or naval antenna systems, plus hands-on SATCOM and KG-175 TACLANE proficiency.

Qualifications

• Formal system-specific training on unit or force level variants AN/USC-69(v)3/A(v)3/B(v)3 and AN/USC-69(v)2/A(v)2 is required.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, power handling, and HERP/RF protections.
• Ability to read and execute steps in System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) documents.
• Proficiency reading shipboard drawings and installation documents (IRD/SID/SHIPALT/LAR).
• Experience with shipboard hardware installation, cable management, and inspections.
• Hands‑on proficiency configuring Cisco routers and network switches; KG-175 TACLANE mgmt.
• Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, ACLs, VPNs) and cybersecurity basics (STIGs, vulnerabilities).

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electronics/mechanics problems on shipboard systems.
• Perform circuit analysis, waveform calculations, and signal-flow tracing with advanced test equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to lower level technicians when needed.
• Configure and verify SATCOM links, including KG-175 TACLANE and network devices.
• Deliver detailed project documentation and final status reports for cross‑functional handoffs.

Skills

Cisco router configuration

Networking fundamentals

SATCOM knowledge

STIGs security

Documentation writing

SOVT testing

Cable management

BERT testing

Troubleshooting SATCOM

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Digital Multimeter

Spectrum Analyzer

BERT tester

LAN Cable Tester

PuTTY/Tera Term

Router GUI

Job description

Centurum in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Electronics Technician Maintenance (ETM) III to apply advanced technical knowledge to complex shipboard electronics problems. You will perform circuit analyses, waveform calculations, and signal flow tracing using high-end test gear and provide guidance to junior technicians.

The role requires 10+ years of overhaul/repair experience on CBSP, DMR, NMT, HF, RF, TACAN, ESM, or naval antenna systems, plus hands-on SATCOM and KG-175 TACLANE proficiency.