Electronic System Maintainer; ESM – Secret Clearance | Pirmasens, Germany

Electronic System Maintainer (ESM)

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you'll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today's most complex and critical challenges in defense and security. We are currently seeking an Electronic System Maintainer (ESM) to support operations in Pirmasens, Germany. This is a full-time, OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance, eligibility for NATO Indoctrination.

Proof of US citizenship is contractually required due to the nature of the job.

What You'll Do

As an Operations Specialist you will apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery to support a combination of fixed and mobile threat emulators including: AN/MST-T1A, Multiple Threat Emitter System (MUTES), Miniature Multiple Threat Emitter System (Mini-MUTES), mobile Tactical Radar Threat Generator (TRTG) system, and a collection of man portable Infrared (IR) simulators.

This role falls under Mechanic Electronics within our compensation framework. You will:

• Perform maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of radar and electronic systems.
• Diagnose and repair radar equipment and associated subsystems, including transmitters, antennas, and control systems.
• Repair and replace electronic components, wiring, and circuits across systems such as computers, industrial controls, and telemetry equipment.
• Support operation and maintenance of range systems and facilities to meet mission requirements.
• Maintain maintenance schedules, spare parts, and equipment inventory.
• Interpret blueprints and manufacturer specifications to perform repairs using hand tools and test instruments.
• Support day-to-day operations, including occasional shift work as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications:

Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.

• Education & Experience:
• High School Diploma/GED;
  Knowledge and experience in some or all of the following:
  Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) tracking and training simulators. Radio Frequency (RF) theory and applications, transmitters, receivers, digital systems;
  Two year technical school, or equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate Degree or equivalent formal electronics training from: technical school, or military school in radar systems or electronics systems, and/or equivalent military training.
• Technical Expertise:
• Able to read, maintain, and update schematics and technical orders/manuals.
• Excellent working understanding of engineering practices including but not limited to:
• Soldering
• Circuit board repairs
• Understanding of RF and transmitters and receivers
• System and component level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and other RF test equipment
• Able to use Microsoft Office Suite to document maintenance and repair actions.
• Experience performing system and component level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and other RF test equipment.
• Experience with ground radar, threat emitters, antenna positioning systems, and/or high-power transmitters.
• Eligible to obtain and keep active, a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Three (3) years of "hands-on" work experience repairing, overhauling, modifying ground radar and electronics systems; isolating malfunctions by prescribed systems checking procedures, visual inspections, voltage checks and other tests using electronic test equipment; accomplishing organizational and intermediate level equipment modifications according to time compliance technical orders; performing ground electronic system maintenance and corrosion control; ensuring maintenance data collection forms, inspections and maintenance records are accurately completed.
• Experience with the following systems is a plus: AN/MST-T1A Multi-Threat Emitter (MUTES);
  Mini-MUTES, Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF)
• Ability to live and work in Germany on a long-term assignment.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Travel & Passport

• Up to 30% travel OCONUS may be required
• Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing, including desk-based computer work.
• Travel between work locations, including company offices, customer sites, and government installations.
• Occasional extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Transport and use of work equipment, such as laptops and job-related tools, during site visits.
• Work is performed in a secure facility where personal electronic devices (including Bluetooth- or…