Electronics Technician (Radio and Crew FSR) - Djibouti

About the role

GDIT is looking for an Electronics Technician for Communications and Crew FSR in Djibouti, Africa. The position requires a current and active Secret clearance and 7+ years of related experience, and involves research, design, development and testing of C5ISR communications equipment and tactical radios. Travel to other sites within the HOA is required.

Key responsibilities

• Research, design, develop and test C5ISR communications equipment, platforms, circuitry components, analog and digital computers and control and test equipment.
• Work on radio sets such as RT-1523E/F, PRC-152/A, N/PRC-117F, PRC-117G, AN/PRC-148, AN/PRC-150A(C), AN/VRC-104(V)5 and AN/VRC-104(V)6, and handheld tactical radios such as AN/PSC-5.
• Perform Skl programming and Prevented Maintenance Check Services (PMCS).
• Analyze product implementations, modifications and enhancements according to customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and recommend solutions to company or customer representatives.
• Deliver technical training and product briefings to customers, vendors and company representatives, and act as on-site representative.
• Perform additional duties supporting the contract; work may be outdoors in extreme heat and dust storms.

Required profile

• Current and active Secret clearance; US citizenship required.
• 7+ years of recent specialized experience.
• Military experience with tactical radios (Harris, Thales, Sincgrs, Crew and Duke).
• Familiarity with most radio installation kit platforms and systems such as AN/VLQ-12 CREW, Duke V3 and fixed-site jammers.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb, stand and work in noisy environments; PPE and safety shoes must be worn and purchased by the employee.
• Desirable: US Army 94E MOS or similar.

Required skills

• Communications equipment, high frequency (HF) radios, satellite communications (SATCOM) and tactical radios.
• Familiarity with the GCSS-Army work order process.

What we offer

• Estimated salary range of $81,349 - $94,300, depending on experience, location and contract terms.
• Statutory fringe program, 401K, group life insurance, miscellaneous allowance, and medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Hardship, daily per diem and a compensation bonus after 12 months.
• Working hours of 7 days, 12 hours per day (84 hours per week); travel of 25-50%.