Electronics Technician

Description

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC, a dynamic and fast-growing federal contractor, is seeking highly skilled and motivated Electronic Technician who will be responsible for maintaining the operational readiness, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and sustainment of mission-critical tactical communications, communications security (COMSEC), navigation, surveillance, and electro-optical systems supporting the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) and related training operations. Working under the general supervision of the shop supervisor, the technician performs advanced bench-level diagnostics and maintenance to ensure training equipment remains fully mission capable and available to support continuous student throughput and tactical training requirements. 

Oak Grove Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business based in Raleigh, NC, with a Test and Training Center located near Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall. With over 20 years of expertise in training, consulting, technology, and operational support, the company provides services to the military, government, and law enforcement. Committed to excellence, innovation, and national security, Oak Grove Technologies fulfills federal defense contracts and actively supports veterans through sponsorships and events. Driven by its mission-focused approach, the company seeks top talent to develop impactful solutions. 

Oak Grove Technologies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sustain an uncompromising equipment Operational Readiness (OR) rate to ensure continuous candidate throughput across the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) and associated high-risk tactical training blocks.
• Operate as hands-on bench peers under the general supervision of the shop supervisor.
• Inspect, test, align, troubleshoot, and repair modern tactical communications and Type-1 cryptographic encryption systems.
• Utilize advanced test sets, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers to isolate and correct faults within tactical HF, VHF, and UHF multiband transceivers, specifically including the AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-152A, AN/PRC-163, and AN/PRC-148 systems.
• Perform software updates, cryptographic key-loading procedures, module replacements, and technical diagnostics on secure fill devices (e.g., KGV-72, AN/PYQ-10 SKL, TKLs) in strict accordance with National Security Agency (NSA) physical and electronic security guidelines, ensuring the complete preservation of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) and COMSEC data integrity.
• Diagnose, calibrate, repair, and maintain military dismounted navigation systems, surveillance arrays, and tactical electronic detection devices.
• Technical tasks include performing circuit level diagnostics, component replacement, and system functional testing on Defense Advanced GPS Receivers (DAGR) and Dismounted Assured Positioning Systems (DAPS).
• Ensure the operational readiness of tactical radio frequency (RF) repeaters, counter-UAS sensors, and specialized directional-finding surveillance platforms utilized by training committees, resolving hardware and firmware faults to prevent communication and telemetry dropouts during remote field exercises.
• Execute advanced intermediate-level maintenance, alignment, and purging cycles for standard and high-performance electro-optical, night vision, and thermal weapon systems.
• Perform technical services on standard Night Optical Devices (AN/PVS-14, AN/PVS31A, AN/AVS-9), high-performance White Phosphor Night Optical Devices (AN/PSQ-36 FGE, PVS31C), and clip-on thermal devices (AN/PAS-13 series, COTI/ECOTI).
• Technical operations shall encompass nitrogen leak testing, vacuum purging, tube gain calibration, reticle alignment, optical axis collimation, infinity focus adjustments, and high-precision resolution testing utilizing TS-4348/UV or ANV-126 test sets within specialized, dust-free darkroom environments.
• Document all technical diagnostics, parts consumption, preventive maintenance actions, and completed work orders within standard Army automated logistics database systems.
• Maintain meticulous maintenance records, track equipment repair turnaround times (TAT), manage shop parts inventories (Class IX), and initiate replenishment requisitions.
• Execute final quality assurance inspections on all serviced communications, COMSEC, and electro-optical platforms prior to inventory turn-back, verifying that repaired equipment conforms strictly to Department of the Army technical manuals, quality control standards, and manufacturer specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance
• Must possess and maintain an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance, undergo a favorable Tier 1 (T1) background investigation, and complete annual Cyber Awareness, Information Assurance, and PII protection training prior to receiving access to Government-furnished computer terminals or secure COMSEC storage facilities
• Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable bench-level experience in tactical communications repair, COMSEC diagnostics, and electro-optics purging/collimation
• Minimum three years’ experience and honorably served as an Army MOS 94E (Radio/COMSEC Repairer), 94F (Computer/Detection Repairer), or 91F (Small Arms/Artillery Repairer) with electro-optics ASI, or have equivalent experience from another military branch or hold equivalent certified civilian technical credentials
• Must have experience providing intermediate-level diagnostic troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and component-level repair of mission-critical tactical communications, communications security (COMSEC), and advanced night optical devices (NODs)
• Must be proficient in installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, tuning, and adjusting electronic equipment used for communications, navigation, detection, identification, cryptography, and surveillance
• Must have experience managing command and control systems, communications equipment, encryption equipment, and tactical electronic detection systems
• Must be proficient in installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, tuning, and adjusting night vision devices to include, but not limited to, standard night optical devices, white phosperous night optical devices, and thermal systems or sights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

If you're ready to apply your expertise in a high-impact role, we encourage you to join our mission and apply now. 

Oak Grove Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC participates in E-Verify to determine an individual's identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States. E-Verify is a service of DHS and SSA.