ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, MAINTENANCE III
Downrange, Test Site D-3, Cape San Blas, FL
Open Position Request Number: R-97-26
CLASSIFICATION: Electronics Technician Maintenance III; CBA Rate $39.38/Hr
GRADE: Non-Exempt; Regular Full-time
LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL - On Site
POSTING DATE: Internal Applicants Only (10/01/2026) / External Applicants (10/07/2026)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position supports E-OMS operational objectives which includes interfacing with military and civilian customers to ensure mission success. Primary job function will be operations and maintenance support of the D-3 Radar Systems which are used to support Eglin/Tyndall AFB test missions and to accomplish maintenance and mission support objectives, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of assigned systems/equipment. Additional technical responsibilities may include cross training to operate and maintain ground-to-air radio, line-of-site microwave, telemetry, data, and site communications systems.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Receives work assignments from the supervisor.
- Primary duties are inspection, maintenance, modification, repair, and operation of mobile and fixed site RF monitoring systems.
- Will be subject to cross-utilization in areas such as (but not limited to) ground-to-air radios, microwave communications, and radar systems.
- Work typically requires performing such tasks as basic circuit analyses, interpreting wave forms, installing wiring, and tracing signal flow using test instruments.
- Will be required to remove, lift, carry, and replace system components up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Will be required to climb ladders, towers, platforms, etc. to facilitate maintenance and repair of antennas and related electronic or mechanical systems.
- Primary work environment is indoors in a climate-controlled building, but will be required to work outdoors in cold, heat, dust and high humidity.
- Performs other duties such as maintenance of government vehicles, facility and grounds maintenance, work area clean-up, or administrative duties as required.
- Supports company process improvement initiatives.
- May be required to obtain specialized certifications and training.