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Posted: February 13, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Electronics Worker

U.S. Coast Guard

Department of Homeland Security

Fresh

Salary

$31.20 - $36.24

per hour

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February 26, 2026More DHS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic and electrical systems on Coast Guard vessels and marine craft, often as part of a team working on new or upgraded equipment like control systems and propulsion setups.

Workers may also troubleshoot issues, suggest improvements, and occasionally support ordnance-related tasks or travel for fieldwork.

It's a good fit for hands-on technicians with practical electronics experience who enjoy problem-solving in a maritime environment and are open to mandatory training.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform electronics work independently with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair for electronic systems
  • Proficiency in using electronic test equipment
  • Understanding of electronic theory and principles
  • Skill in using hand and power tools for electronics tasks
  • Experience troubleshooting electronic equipment
  • Ability to innovate and suggest new methods for repairs or installations

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Yard, Industrial Department, Electro Group in Baltimore MD.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience.

Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: 1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREENOUT) 2.

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. 3. Use of Test Equipment: Electronics 4. Theory of Electronics 5. Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools -Electronics 6.

Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) 7.

Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods) National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

You will serve as an Electronics Worker and be responsible for working on a wide variety of marine craft. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Servicing on teams to install and put into operation major electronic and electric control systems that are new to the fleet or that are major modifications of existing systems.

Assists in troubleshooting and repairing new systems during the operational test and following procedures to cope with and identify unforeseen defects, as well submitting changes to existing schematics to reflect any corrections or changes.

Most assignments are made on Coast Guard Vessels: advanced Programmable Logic Controllers installing and upgrading (including PLC software), you will assist in install/test/calibrate\align propulsion systems (diesel, diesel electric, DC, turbo, and turbine) May be tasked and detailed to support Ordnance shop work: assignments on both fire control and ordnance side, travel to Coast Guard vessel locations to perform work, can be assigned travel for Foreign Military Support Work.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-12888980-NE-OE-DE