DecisiveInstincts, LLC, is a joint venture (ActioNet and Akamai Intelligence) is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to support the installation, maintenance, testing, and integration of defense electronics systems, including C4ISR components. This senior-level role provides technical leadership, mentors junior technicians, and ensures complex systems are installed, calibrated, and validated in compliance with DoD standards.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Lead installation, alignment, calibration, and testing of electronic systems and subsystems in accordance with technical manuals and MIL-STD/DoD standards.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on C4ISR and other mission-critical electronic equipment.
Assist engineers in system integration, testing, and evaluation, ensuring design requirements are met.
Conduct bench testing, prototype assembly, and data collection to validate new systems or modifications.
Execute test plans, document results, and provide detailed performance reports.
Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support setup, troubleshooting, and validation.
Develop and implement tooling and fixtures for testing, assembly, and prototype operations.
Troubleshoot and repair complex system faults using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment.
Maintain accurate records of calibration, repair, and maintenance activities to support system readiness and audits.
Provide technical recommendations for design improvements based on testing and field observations.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level technicians in testing procedures, troubleshooting methods, and equipment handling.
Support field deployments and rapid-response troubleshooting, ensuring operational readiness during critical missions.
Collaborate with engineers, project leads, and cross-functional teams to recommend system modifications, upgrades, and process improvements.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5–10 years of hands-on electronics experience, preferably in a DoD or government contracting environment.
Proficiency with C4ISR systems, electronic test equipment, and calibration procedures.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Active Secret Clearance required.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of RF systems, communication electronics, and signal processing.
Experience with prototype assembly, bench testing, and fixture/tool development.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior technicians.
Ability to work independently or collaboratively in both lab and field environments.
