Electronic Technician - Lake Security Clearance

Position: Electronic Technician I-China Lake with Security Clearance
Location: China Lake

Electronics Technician I

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a group lead or senior technician, the Electronic Technician I is responsible for supporting and maintaining ground-based electronic systems. This role involves performing routine tasks, troubleshooting, and assisting with the installation and repair of electronic equipment in accordance with established procedures and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Perform work on various types of electronic equipment and related devices through a combination of installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction, and testing.
* Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems.
* Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data and test equipment.
* Diagnose equipment malfunctions and effect repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition.
* Manipulate computer keyboards and view and interpret computer displays.
* Troubleshoot to the component level and make needed repairs.
* Perform other job-related duties, as required. Other Related Duties:
Employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Qualifications:

Education and/or training in electronics from an accredited college, technical school, or equivalent military training is required for this position. In addition, an Electronic Technician I must possess the following qualifications:
* Basic knowledge of college math, DC and AC electronics, digital logic, solid-state devices, and circuits
* Basic understanding of general electronics
* Familiarity with electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems
* Familiarity with test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment
* Basic troubleshooting and soldering skills LICENSES OR

CERTIFICATIONS:

* Valid California driver's license.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance. Work Environment, Physical and Mental Demands:
Employee will be required to work some shift work, at remote locations, and occasional over-night assignments. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor duties may be performed on even and uneven surfaces, which may be dry or wet. Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces. Outdoor duties may be performed on gravel or shingled roof. Climbing stairs, ladders, towers, and scaffolds, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, (anything heavier requires two or more people or mechanical assistance) are required.

A government vehicle is used on an as-needed basis Arcata Associates is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Arcata Associates is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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