Electronics Technician

Paragon Force is seeking an Electronics Technician to support the maintenance, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of Instrumentation Flight Test Equipment (IFTE) railcar systems supporting the Trident II (D5) missile program.

Key Responsibilities

• Support installation, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of:
• Railcar control systems
• Power generation equipment (gensets)
• HVAC systems
• IFTE Tracking Systems
• Install and configure hardware, software, servers, and client workstations.
• Support maintenance and operation of NETTS server environments.
• Perform system diagnostics, repairs, and field troubleshooting.
• Assist with system deployments, upgrades, and operational checkouts.
• Support lab maintenance, equipment inventory, and asset management.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to ensure system readiness and reliability.
• Document maintenance activities, system changes, and test results.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent military or technical experience may be substituted.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or ability to obtain.
• J-STD-001 certification or ability to obtain.

Basic knowledge of:

• Electrical systems and troubleshooting
• Control systems and sensors
• Power and signal distribution
• Generators and HVAC systems
• Computer hardware, firmware, and networking
• Ability to obtain a basic cybersecurity certification within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs.
• Experience with instrumentation, test equipment, or tracking systems.
• Familiarity with server administration and software deployment.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Travel Requirements

Travel is required to support maintenance, troubleshooting, system deployments, and customer site visits.

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. Citizen?
• How many years of experience do you have troubleshooting electrical, electronic, or control systems?
• Do you have experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or technical drawings?
• Do you have experience installing, configuring, or supporting computer hardware, software, servers, or networked systems?
• Do you hold any of the following certifications: IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, or CompTIA Security+? If so, which one(s)?
• This position requires travel to customer and operational sites. Are you willing to travel up to 25-50% as needed?
• Do you have an associate degree or higher in a technical field?

Work Location: In person