Electronic Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional tests, analyze system performance, and diagnose malfunctions in electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, remove, install, modify, and perform alignments on assemblies, modules, and interconnecting cables.
• Repair or replace chassis-mounted components, circuit cards, and faulty parts on printed circuit boards using appropriate soldering and repair techniques.
• Provide maintenance and repair services for a variety of combat, tactical, and support equipment, including:
• Fire control, navigation, and communication systems on tactical vehicles (e.g., M1 series main battle tank, M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle).
• Launch, guidance, and control systems (e.g., Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), TOW Missile System).
• Avionics, airborne navigation, weather radar, and aircraft survivability equipment.
• Communications security (COMSEC), satellite communications, and electronic countermeasures systems.
• Utilize standard and specialized test equipment to localize and diagnose faults at the component, circuit, or system level. This includes oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, frequency counters, resistance bridges, and system-specific automated test equipment (ATE) such as AN/GRM-122s.
• Interpret and apply complex technical information from technical manuals, manufacturer specifications, schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams to perform repair and maintenance tasks.
• Identify and select the appropriate materials, hardware, and tools required for each task.
• Perform operator-level maintenance on assigned tools and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision while ensuring all work meets technical, quality, and safety standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience as an electronics mechanic, with at least one (1) year of experience on military equipment preferred.
• Journeyman-level proficiency capable of performing complex tasks independently.
• Demonstrated expertise in reading and interpreting military technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government Contractor Common Access Card (CAC).
• Proficiency in the use of standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, etc.) and automated test equipment (ATE) specific to military systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, repair, and diagnostic skills for electronic, electrical, and mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of military combat, tactical, and support systems including fire control, communications, navigation, and avionics systems.
• Ability to safely operate tools and test equipment and perform operator-level maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to ensure all work meets or exceeds technical and quality standards.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company.