Electronic Technician D - Range Communications

Job Brief

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for an Electronic Technician D – Range Communications Specialist to support our government customer located in Kekaha, Kauai. No Relocation Assistance Provided.

• Set‑up, check‑out, operate, monitor and maintain systems and equipment for Range Operations support. Respond to evolving operational environment requirements when directed.
• Perform periodic inspections and maintenance tasks in accordance with published procedures and/or OEM guidelines. Document results of all maintenance actions in systems and equipment records.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of systems/equipment by reading and interpreting electronic/mechanical schematics and using simple and complex tools and test equipment.
• Install, check‑out, bench test, calibrate and perform acceptance tests on new and relocated systems and equipment as directed.
• Perform Communications Security (COMSEC) functions including accounting, loading, destruction and courier services for classified cryptographic materials and items.
• Maintain Telecommunications Inside Cable Plant and Major Battery Back‑up Systems.
• Occasional travel for operations and maintenance support at other locations throughout the State of Hawaii, including at sea for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as required.

Electronics shop, radio frequency field environments, operations command & control center, and travel to remote site locations, sometimes at sea for extended periods. Office conditions are varied and include physical tasks such as lifting, pushing or pulling over 50 pounds (with two‑man assist), walking or standing for extended periods, crawling, kneeling, stooping or working in cramped spaces, and repeated or frequent stair climbing.

The environment may involve customer contact, extended workdays, and inclement weather.

• Must be able to lift, carry, install and remove electronics equipment and peripherals up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb elevated towers and work in sub‑floor areas and crawl spaces during maintenance inspections and troubleshooting tasks.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one of the following:
• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent training (e.g., 2‑year technical school or Navy “A” school with emphasis in basic electricity and electronics systems).
• Soldering certificate or equivalent training included in the curriculum of a technical school such as a Navy A‑school or from a commercial firm.

• Two years of progressive experience in a related field operating and maintaining electronic systems and equipment.
• Experience using and interpreting results of test equipment used in telecommunications, video and networking fields such as oscilloscopes, RF power meters, analyzers, voltage multimeters, bit‑error‑rate testers (BERT), time‑domain reflectometers, toners/tracers.
• Basic electricity and electronics theory and applications with emphasis in telecommunications and network troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematic diagrams for troubleshooting and repair; must have a soldering certificate or equivalent training from a commercial firm, technical school or Navy school.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Linux platforms.
• PC skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint within Windows OS.

• Radio frequency experience, including transmission and antenna systems for ground radio, microwave, satellite and other telecommunication technologies.
• Experience with telecommunications inside cable plant, main and intermediate distribution frame, and cable record‑keeping.
• Experience with major battery back‑up and power distribution systems.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Secret security clearance is required. Applicants must either possess a current Secret clearance or be willing to undergo a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain the clearance for the duration of employment.

• Competitive salaries.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please request the accommodation. We E‑Verify all employees.