Electronics Technician

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Job Summary:

Zel Tech is seeking an Electronics Technician to provide on-site, electronic technician, research, development and test support s candidate will perform, plan and coordinate the upkeeping, maintenance, and repairs of electronic sensors and associated equipment.

Responsibilities:

* Conduct routine and periodic maintenance, performs minor repairs, and conducts pre and post operational checks on a variety of equipment including sensors other electronic equipment.

* Provide technical expertise to support fabrication, modification, bench test, calibration and troubleshooting of prototype systems.

* Plans and coordinates remote sensor test maintenance and preparedness for operations involving multiple functions such as readiness, utilization, safety, and interagency coordination.

* Assist with ad hoc test support projects, including field support and movement and liaisons with stakeholders in support of project assignments.

* Perform hands on support to all aspects of Cape test operations as assigned.

* Comply with and facilitates industry hygiene and safety standards and requirements in the workplace.

* Identifies equipment and electronics deficiencies.

* Support both execution and management of technical projects.

* Design, develop and integrate electrical components, as required, into developmental systems to assist in payload to platform integration activities.

* Provide tracking of program activities and status reporting to synchronize and enhance missions.

* Perform specialized work requiring interpretation and application of concepts, theories, and ability to make sound judgments.

* Provide technical advice to government project managers and engineers.

Requirements:

* Must be a US citizen.

* Must be eligible to obtain a secret security clearance.

* Must have a high school diploma and 4 - 10 years' related experience.

* Ability to manage time and resources.

* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

* Ability to present relevant factors (both verbal and written) so that technical information is understood by non-technical end users.

* Degree of judgment and multi-tasking associated with performing job duties.

* May provide support on special projects as needed.

* Eagle PCB design software and PCB's fabricated at a fab house or fabricated themselves.

* Connecting and configuring marine components.

* NMEA-2000 and network configuration.

* Waterproofing/weatherproofing/ruggedizing electrical components.

* Soldering skills including SMD (surface mount design).

* Cable fabrication (i.e. Ethernet, Cat5, Coaxial, etc.).

* Familiar with circuit analysis.

* Familiar with microcontrollers and microcomputers.

* Familiar with RF equipment.

* Good interpersonal skills.

* Effective communicator.

* Works well independently or as part of a group.

* Successful background and drug screening.

Preferred Requirements:

* Associates Degree and 2 - 5 years' directly related experience.

* Commercial/industrial electrical power skills to repair/modify/maintain systems and equipment.

* Previous experience with high voltage (power lineman).

* Knowledge of standard DoD acquisition regulations, practices and procedures.

* Experience developing, implementing, and tracking performance metrics.

* Experience in Risk Management processes.

* Good writing skills, as there may be a requirement to write reports.

* First Aid Certification.

* Boat owner or operator.

Physical Demands or Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The work environment is a mix of office and field work for our technicians.

* Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

About Zel Tech:

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis.

In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF…