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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

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Location

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Salary

$76,463 - $99,404

per year

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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 U.S.

Navy in the UK, focusing on maintaining and troubleshooting advanced surveillance systems used for undersea detection, including satellite and underwater cable setups.

You'll conduct inspections, provide technical support to teams, and ensure everything runs smoothly under pressure.

It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in electronics repair and military or technical operations who can handle travel and heavy lifting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including surveys and investigations of electronic and communications systems
  • Knowledge of Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) or similar systems, covering planning, design, development, construction, repair, and inspection
  • Ability to provide technical support to personnel using surveillance and communications systems
  • Skills in monitoring on-site operations, equipment failures, and maintenance to ensure performance and regulatory compliance
  • Proficiency in applying electronic concepts to computer operations, operating systems, input/output devices, interfaces, protocols, storage, retrieval, and archival functions
  • Willingness to travel in the US and abroad, lift heavy items, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

Full Job Description

You will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY of COMMANDER UNDERSEA SURVEILLANCE Saint Mawgan, United Kingdom.

This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-12924508-26-CRC. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

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: 1) Conducting surveys and/or investigations to identify and resolve problems with infrastructure systems and facilities, electronic equipment and communications systems, which include satellite systems, processing systems, and underwater cable systems ; 2) Directing the full range (i.e.

planning, design, development, construction, repair, alteration, and inspection) of Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) or similar systems operations and communications systems; 3) Providing technical support to personnel utilizing the IUSS or similar systems; 4) Monitoring and/or inspecting on-site operations, equipment failures, and maintenance procedures to ensure optimal performance and adherence to regulations; 5) Applying electronic technological concepts to facilitate computer operations, operating systems, input/output devices, common interfaces, protocols, storage retrieval, archival functions and accountability.

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION 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 Electronics Technical Series 0856 (opm.gov) 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.

ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.

For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1.

Travel in US and abroad 2. Lifting of heavy boxes and publications 3. Ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines 4.

Performs other duties, as assigned within the scope of the duties outlined in this position description (PD). Major Duties:

  • You will adapt methods and techniques to solve electronic design and operational problems on technical electronic and electrical systems.
  • You will perform troubleshooting (e.g., system faults, ringing, out wiring, connectors) of electronic equipment for preventative maintenance.
  • You will analyze interior communications and network systems test procedures to determine or improve effectiveness, reliability or validity of the process.
  • You will test and evaluate electronic equipment systems in Undersea Warfare Systems to solve design or operational problems.
  • You will lead technical work projects to ensure operability of electronic equipment, systems or sub-systems found in Undersea Warfare Systems (e.g., Communication Systems, Electronic Warfare, Imaging Systems, or Combat Systems).
  • You will oversee the testing of electronic systems and equipment to solve design and operational problems.
  • You will provide technical support for using and adjusting electronic communications equipment and instruments for telecommunication connectivity.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12935394-26-CLC