Communications & Lab Services Technician III

Overview

The Communications & Lab Services Tech III is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, testing and the installation of a variety of complex Communication & Tracking Systems installed throughout the AUTEC project, and at CONUS sites as required.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform in depth troubleshooting of electronic equipment to component level and complete and documents repairs.
• Utilize antenna testers, WATT Meters, VOMs, pulse generators, Communications Test Sets, dynamic signal analyzers and other various test equipment.
• Trains lower-level techs as required.
• Install and verify operation of electronic tracking devices aboard U.S. Navy vessels and aircraft.
• Perform Administrative actions for and maintenance of PBX.
• Perform installation of Telephones and CATV drops.
• Assist in new equipment installation and Operational Acceptance Testing. 
• Able to maintain shipboard communications installations.
• Performs analysis of equipment and systems on a daily basis to assess performance. 
• Performs administrative record keeping and spares inventories for maintenance of assigned systems.
• Perform on Call Communications duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates degree in electronics or military electronics training or the equivalent in additional experience on a two-year experience for one year education exchange basis.
• At least eight (8) years’ experience in installation, repair and maintenance of complex communications systems and subsystems required.
• Proficient with various types of test equipment required for in-depth analysis of equipment and telecommunication systems.
• PC literate to maintain data bases creates spreadsheets and word processing skills required.
• Must be able to work aboard ships at sea.
• Able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds of equipment. Reach above the shoulders and climb using legs and arms to perform tasks.
• Ability to distinguish basic colors codes for communications cables.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities.
• Valid passport and Driver’s licensed required.
• This position requires the individual to be eligible to obtain a US Government security clearance; US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Crypto installation and repair, to include KY-100M.
• Aviat Microwave maintenance and operations.
• Avaya PBX experience with ISP and OSP.