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Electronic Technician III

Eielson Afb, AK; Eielson AFB; Alaska; AK; Eielson AFB, Alaska; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

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 a Secret US Government 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.
  • 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
  • Comprehensive knowledge in general electronics
  • Expert-level troubleshooting capabilities
  • 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

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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