VLF Electronics Technician II

Location: Onsite in Lualualei, Hawaii, United States

Company

hirify.global develops and maintains ground radio communications systems and associated electronic equipment.

What you will do

• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled inspections on ground radio communications systems.
• Troubleshoot and isolate malfunctions using system diagnostics, test equipment, and schematic analysis.
• Repair, overhaul, modify, tune, align, and calibrate RF communication equipment, including transmitters, receivers, and antenna interfaces.
• Fabricate and install antenna systems and transmission lines, and test repaired components using bench setups.
• Conduct corrosion control procedures and maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, meter-reading, and performance records.
• Collaborate with management and customers to resolve technical issues and provide guidance to junior technicians.

Requirements

• Completion of U.S. Navy Electronics Technician A or C School, or equivalent accredited technical training; documentation is required.
• At least 3 years of general electronics experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of complex systems.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting HF, LF, VHF, UHF, or ELF RF communication systems or similar environments.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. horizontally up to 50 feet and 35 lbs. vertically up to 50 feet.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and indoors or outdoors in varying environmental conditions; travel may be required.
• Ability to complete Navy 301 Maintenance Person PQS within the first 90 days and obtain CompTIA Security+ certification as a future requirement.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-power vacuum tube systems.
• Familiarity with NEC ET-1415, NET-1420, or AFCS 2E1X3 programs.
• Knowledge of RF theory, radio communications, transistors, solid-state components, vacuum tube technology, digital electronics, and signal processing.
• Experience interpreting technical orders, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience using electronic test equipment and applying diagnostic methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Work involves collaboration with supervisors, lead technicians, management, and customers.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments with location-specific weather and attire requirements.
• Travel may be required depending on operational needs.