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Posted: January 27, 2026 (1 day ago)

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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$76,463 - $99,404

per year

Closes

February 3, 2026

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as an electronics technician for the Navy, focusing on maintaining, repairing, and testing advanced sonar systems on ships to ensure they operate correctly during missions.

You'll troubleshoot problems, guide ship crews and yard workers, and assess the readiness of these systems.

It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in naval electronics who enjoys technical problem-solving in a military environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent in federal, private, or public sector
  • Expertise in maintenance and operations of AN/SQQ-89 SONAR Suite for fleet ships
  • Technical and engineering services for performance, operation, maintenance, depot-level repair, and modernization of sonar systems
  • Ability to identify and correct faults in AN/SQQ-89 Sonar Suite and AN/SQS-53 Hull Mounted SONAR System
  • Proficiency in setting up and using test equipment for system-level troubleshooting
  • Experience providing guidance to ship's force and shipyard personnel
  • Skills in conducting combat readiness assessments on sonar systems

Full Job Description

You will serve as an ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the C5I DIVISION (CODE 290), ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT (CODE 200) of the NAVAL SHIP REPAIR FACILITY.

The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.

Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience providing technical and engineering expertise on the AN/SQQ-89 SONAR Suite maintenance and operations for all ships assigned to/operating in the fleet AND experience providing technical and engineering services in the performance, operation, maintenance, Depot Level repair and modernization, system testing/ certification and Fleet Technical Support of assigned systems and sub-systems.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will provide technical expertise on AN/SQQ-89 SONAR Suite maintenance and operations.
  • You will identify faults and correct casualties to the AN/SQQ-89 Sonar Suite.
  • You will identify faults and correct casualties to the AN/SQS-53 Hull Mounted SONAR System.
  • You will properly set up and utilize test equipment during system level troubleshooting.
  • You will provide technical and engineering guidance to ship's force and shipyard production personnel.
  • You will conduct complete combat readiness assessments on SONAR Systems.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12873453-26-JDJ