JCITA Electronics and Communications Technician
About The Position
The Electronics and Communications Technician provides technical expertise and operational support for communications systems and electronic equipment used in support of JCITA training programs. This position is responsible for researching, planning, and implementing technical communications solutions, including direction finding (DF)/microwave tracking systems and overt and covert video and photography capabilities, in accordance with all applicable federal laws and regulations. The Electronics and Communications Technician installs, operates, maintains, and repairs radio communications systems supporting the entire JCITA fleet. The Technician ensures all communications equipment is fully operational and mission-ready during local and field training exercises, providing hands-on technical support to meet validated course requirements. This includes troubleshooting system malfunctions, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring reliable performance of all electronic and communications assets. In addition to operational responsibilities, the Electronics and Communications Technician conducts research and provides technical equipment recommendations to enhance training effectiveness across all JCITA courses. The position requires the development of course materials and lesson plans related to the use of communications and electronic equipment, as well as direct instruction to students and staff on proper configuration, operation, and maintenance procedures.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate combines technical proficiency, regulatory compliance awareness, and instructional capability to ensure electronic and communications systems are effectively integrated into training environments while maintaining safety, legality, and mission alignment.
- Required TS/SCI with ability to obtain CI Poly.
- Expert: 10 years demonstrated experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
- Communications Electronics
- Communication Technology
- Electronic Technology
- Technical Knowledge
- Training Programs
- US Citizenship Required: Yes
Responsibilities
- Provides technical expertise and operational support for communications systems and electronic equipment used in support of JCITA training programs.
- Responsible for researching, planning, and implementing technical communications solutions, including direction finding (DF)/microwave tracking systems and overt and covert video and photography capabilities, in accordance with all applicable federal laws and regulations.
- Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs radio communications systems supporting the entire JCITA fleet.
- Ensures all communications equipment is fully operational and mission-ready during local and field training exercises, providing hands-on technical support to meet validated course requirements.
- Troubleshooting system malfunctions, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring reliable performance of all electronic and communications assets.
- Conducts research and provides technical equipment recommendations to enhance training effectiveness across all JCITA courses.
- Development of course materials and lesson plans related to the use of communications and electronic equipment, as well as direct instruction to students and staff on proper configuration, operation, and maintenance procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
