Electronics Technician, Maintenance I

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location: Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA

Pay: Up to $39.13/hr

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 33-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

SA-TECH has been supporting the US Navy's mission at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Point Mugu as a prime contractor since 2008. Our responsibilities encompass operating and performing operational-, intermediate-, and depot-level maintenance for aerial and seaborne assets in support of weapon systems test and evaluation and fleet training exercises. We manage all stages of aerial and seaborne target assets’ operational progression from initial inspection and configuration through deployment, return and post-operation maintenance and repair. We provide management, scheduling and execution of aerial and seaborne target operations; operation and maintenance of target recovery vessels (Aerial Vehicle Recovery [AVRs]); asset maintenance and depot repair; depot engineering assistance; recovery of aerial and seaborne assets; inventory management; and management of Government-furnished facilities, materials, vehicles and equipment. SA-TECH personnel perform commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) to Remote Control conversion to meet PMS-325 production goals for the Seaborne Targets Externally Directed Team (STEDT). We also provide target control system operation and management, and set-up, test and operation of assets for System for Naval Target Control (SNTC) and Portable Command and Control Unit (PCCU) support at local and deployed locations.

SA-TECH is currently hiring an Electronics Technician, Maintenance I to perform various electronics and avionics tasks on aerial target systems and subsystems (BQM-34, BQM-177, or BQM-74 Targets) at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA and other designated aerial target operating sites.

The Electronics Technician Maintenance I applies basic technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions, performs such tasks as replacing components, wiring circuits, repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes. This person works under close supervision receiving technical guidance from supervisor or higher-level technician. Work is checked frequently for accuracy.

The following are basic requirements but other duties may be added as needed:

• Under limited supervision, the incumbent applies technical working knowledge to perform tasks on various types of electronics and avionics work on aerial target systems and subsystems (BQM-34, BQM-177, or BQM-74 Targets).
• Assist higher level technicians or assuming lead positions in activities such as build-up or replacing aerial target components, wiring harnesses/circuits, troubleshooting systems and subsystems.
• Repair simple electronic equipment; using tools and common test equipment; and receiving technical guidance, as required, from the supervisor or higher level technicians.
• Will be required to maintain equipment logs, maintenance action forms and work-time tracking sheets.
• Will work with small cads (pyro technic devices) and targets-specific rocket motors (JATO).
• Will also need the ability to learn aerial target launch pad evolutions both at Pt. Mugu and deployed sites

Work Conditions:

• The working conditions will vary although most of the work will be accomplished in enclosed buildings.
• There will be work on the range throughout the year so temperatures will vary.
• Travel is required.
• Work activities will include 45% standing, 25% walking, 20% sitting, 5% reaching, and 5% lifting.
• Must be capable of lifting 50-100 pounds assisted by other employees.
• The position requires following OSHA and Navy mandated safety guidelines with specific periods of use for safety glasses, outdoor use of respirator, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, and possible fork lift license.
• Will require other specific driver’s license or operator qualifications for targets-specific support.