Navy External Communications System Technician - Military veterans preferred

1. Performs highly complex technical functions in support of engineering activities such as set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing, calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or electro-mechanical components and systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models or specialized test equipment.
2. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions.
3. Directs complex engineering tests to collect design data or assist in general research work.
4. Diagnoses and isolates equipment and system malfunctions which fail to respond to standard corrective measures, and makes necessary repairs.
5. Participates in the development of electronic equipment.
6. Repairs or modifies cables and equipment returned by operational users or by personnel in the associated test and development laboratories.
7. Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technicians, and may have supervisory responsibilities.
8. May serve as a team leader.
9. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
10. Participates in special projects as required.

Candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years specific experience gained in troubleshooting, repair, and assessment of at least one of the following systems:
1. Legacy HF" (AN/URT-23 and associated systems).
2. TVS (AN/USQ-155)
3. Wireless (Either HYDRA AN/SRC-55 or SIWCS AN/SRC-59).

HF/VHF/UHF LOS Communications

a. Antenna Systems
b. High Frequency Communications Systems
c. Very High Frequency Communications Systems
d. NAVMACS Systems
e. Tactical RF Communications Systems
f. Tactical RF Link Systems
g. Shipboard Wireless Communications Systems
h. Tactical Amphibious Communications Systems
Miscellaneous Communications Systems including, but not limited to, RD-674, MOBI, EPIRB, and Portable Communications Systems (AN/PRC-XXX).

Requires:

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Work Requirements

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Years of Experience
4 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification

Travel Required
Less than 10%

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Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required

About Our Work

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