Electronic Technician III

Amentum is seeking an Electronic Technician III to join our team at Eielson, AFB, Alaska . This is an advanced level position that will provide technical support to ground-based electronic systems. Typical duties include working on various types of electronic equipment and related devices through a combination of installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction, and testing. The duties and requirements listed below are not mutually exclusive. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required US Government security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance. ​ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high-voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems

Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data, and test equipment

Diagnose equipment malfunctions and effect repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition

Manipulate computer keyboards and view and interpret computer displays

Troubleshoot to the component level and make needed repairs

Assist and/or provide occasional work direction to lower-level technicians

Identify and report corrections/improvements to technical data

Identify and report product quality/material deficiencies

Identify and report supply discrepancies

Conduct inventories and maintain accountability, including ancillary and support equipment

Leads inspection requirements and implementing approved configuration changes

Perform equipment status reporting, maintenance data collection and job documentation

Ensure compliance with Amentum’s Quality Control and Safety Programs

Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Five (5)+ years of experience and successful completion from an accredited college or technical school in Electronics or equivalent military training.

High school diploma and possess a valid driver’s license and must meet all requirements for assigned vehicles.

Familiarity with Radar and High-Power transmitters or similar systems preferred.

Demonstrated expertise in electronic, electromechanical and computer systems and the test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment.

Must be able to demonstrate advanced technical knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and devices, interpret circuit diagrams to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents.

Demonstrate knowledge in the use of test instruments such as Oscilloscopes, signal generators, voltage and frequency meters, and computer control equipment and analyzers.

Good understanding of test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment.

Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high-power radio frequency devices preferred.

Comprehensive knowledge in general electronics.

Expert-level troubleshooting capabilities preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work across diverse groups of people and at all levels of an organization.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. ​

Ability to speak, read, and write English

Ability to work indoors, outdoors and travel to remote locations

Reside near or be willing to relocate to the vicinity of Fairbanks/Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with threat systems is desired

• Ability to read Cyrillic is desired

Compensation Details

$44.13 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

• Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

• Original Posting: 05/01/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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