Department of the Army

ELECTRONICS MECHANIC

Lakehurst, New Jersey Full time

ELECTRONICS MECHANIC

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Lakehurst, New Jersey

Salary Range: $35.55 - $41.53 Per Hour

Job Summary: This National Guard position is for a ELECTRONICS MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1205000 within the CSMS A/1 of the New Jersey Army National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

Major Duties:

  • As a ELECTRONICS MECHANIC, WG-2604-11, you will: Repair or replace chassis mounted components. Isolate and diagnose cause of circuit/component malfunction. Conduct inspection, diagnose nature and extent of equipment malfunction. Perform initial and final checks and may perform inspections when required on equipment being repaired. Conduct on-the-job training on assigned systems and related support equipment and tasks to include classroom instruction as necessary. Troubleshoot, inspect, install, maintain, overhaul, repair, and modify complete operational systems consisting of numerous complex integral components. Adjust and align sensors, transmitters, amplifiers, power supplies, display devices, controls, actuators, servos, computers and other related components. Complete operational checks, inspections, tests and troubleshooting of line replaceable unit (LRU). Use a variety of test equipment such as automated test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, multimeters, power meters, combined Boresight Harmonization Kits, and special purpose bench test sets. Conduct debriefing of aircrews to determine the nature of system malfunctions then documents all maintenance performed and records information related to the system, LRU's, or shop repairable units on both aircraft and historical records. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have general experience in the follow: Knowledge of electrical or electronic theory, and testing procedures Using hand tools of the electronics trade, and skill in reading schematics Electrical or electronic theory. Common testing procedures. The use of hand tools of the electronics trade. Reading schematics. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in utilizing principles, basic functions and application of theory of electronic systems or equipment. Experience in diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems. Experience in making mechanical repairs that required the use of precision measuring and calibrating equipment. Experience in using complex test equipment such as deviation meters, complex special test panels, etc. Experience which demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-08-03