Electronics Technician

Electronics Technician
Newington, VA - 22122 (Onsite)
Contract

Note: Candidate must be able to pass a security clearance (CJIS)

Job Description:

Must have the ability to Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
Require an Associate's degree or better.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform preventive maintenance, repair, programming, and alignment tasks of customer equipment as directed by a supervisor.
Document work performed.
Perform removal and installation of mobile communications equipment and associated cabling in vehicles or customer locations with close supervision.
Troubleshoot issues related to equipment installed in vehicles to unit level.

Other Tasks:
Responsible for accurate reporting in time tracking systems each week before the day/time determined by manager.
Responsible for proper care and maintenance of all assigned company assets.
Responsible for calibration of assigned test equipment and keeping the test equipment database up to date.
Responsible for processing all expense reports within the Motorola Solutions HR Guidelines.
Maintain a tidy and organized workspace.

Specific Knowledge/Skills:
Must have an understanding of basic electronics and electrical theory.
Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
General knowledge of basic electronic test equipment such as DVMs, wattmeter’s (power meters), communications systems analyzers, radio programming software, etc.
General knowledge in the use of soldering/desoldering tools, hand tools, and power tools associated with equipment repair on the bench.
Able to use a computer and familiar with common computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and internet browsers.

Must have a basic understanding of vehicle assembly, as well as vehicle electrical and mechanical systems and basic electronics

Must be able to read electronic schematics and instructions

Must have general knowledge of power tools associated with equipment repair

Must be able to operate Microsoft and google applications
Self-motivated and able to quickly learn new equipment types and technologies as they are introduced.
Able to work as a member of a team, which includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Good verbal and written communications skills.
Able to read electronic schematics and instructions for diagnosing, repairing, installing and removing electronic equipment and components.
Must be capable of lifting 60 pounds of equipment or radio assemblies and carry 25 pounds consistently.
Must have a basic understanding of vehicle assembly, as well as vehicle electrical and mechanical systems.
Must have the dexterity to be able to work in cramped locations inside of a vehicle.

Basic Qualifications:
Associates degree, or military training in Electronics, Wireless Communication Systems, Networking Equipment or IT.
Trained in basic electronics.
Must be able to obtain security clearance as required by government

Software Needed:
Google Applications
Microsoft applications

Certifications:
CET Associate certification
ETA Wireless Communications certification (or equivalent)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25