ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (LSG)

About this role

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by 1. Core Technical Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of the principles, terminology, and maintenance procedures for military satellite communications. Super High Frequency (SHF) and Extremely High Frequency (EHF) electronic communications equipment. Antennas, antenna structures, Up/Down Converters, high-powered amplifiers, and cryptographic equipment (like KIV-7) 2.

Hands-On Technical Skills: The ability to apply knowledge to practical tasks, including Troubleshooting: Independently investigating, analyzing, and correcting complex system failures using technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams. Maintenance: Performing both preventative (scheduled) and corrective (unscheduled) maintenance on the full range of SATCOM equipment. Testing: Using and interpreting results from standard test equipment (TMDE) like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to evaluate system performance and reliability.

Installation & Configuration: Ability to install, set up, tune, align, and configure communications equipment to meet operational requirements. 3. Essential Aptitude: Problem-Solving: Ability to solve complex technical problems by properly evaluating technical manuals and system performance data. Mechanical Aptitude: Must be skilled in working with plans, blueprints, and diagrams and have the ability to learn new electronic systems quickly..

This position is within the Work Category Technical Support at Work Level II, Series and Grade ???????GG-09. Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx