Communications Technician- Portable Radio Program (Job 1261)

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Overview 

The Portable Radio Program Technician provides technical and training support for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) portable and mobile communication systems, including L3Harris and Motorola platforms and associated Depot Level Repairables (DLRs). Responsibilities include conducting technical evaluations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and depot-level repairs to ensure system reliability and operational readiness. The technician also delivers virtual and in-person training on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, supporting fleet personnel in the effective employment and sustainment of mission-critical communications equipment across expeditionary environments. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide technical evaluations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs of Depot Level Repairables (DLR), L3Harris, and Motorola mobile 
• and portable communication systems. 
• Provide technical support. 
• Assist with maintaining and updating Bench Stock Repair Parts 
• Assist with repair demand planning for the Radio Program 
• When necessary, provide on-site technical assistance/support 
• Ensure compliance with Allowance Parts Lists 
• Possess working knowledge of Power Amplifiers, Repeaters, and Communications Systems 
• Perform virtual and onsite Warfighter training on Portable Radio Equipment 
• Develop a curriculum in support of the Naval Expeditionary Combat Commands 
• Familiar with L3 Harris Radio Equipment and Technical Documentation Support 
• Experienced Electronics Technician and Military trainer.  
• Able to perform tests on a variety of electronic equipment, including Tactical Radios such as L3HARRIS, communications equipment/systems, circuitry components, computer experience, and proficient with test equipment.  
• Experience with AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-150, AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-160, MUOS, Multichannel Tactical Radios AN/117G SOTM, and associated equipment.  
• Demonstrate expert experience using electronic test equipment such as (Signal Generators, Multimeters, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers)  
• Conduct component-level repair of radio system PCB assemblies, to include soldering. 

Qualifications 

• High School diploma/GED, related military experience, or trade/industrial school graduate. 
• Cybersecurity Work Force (CSWF) qualified in 9 months. 
• 10 years of professional experience solving technical problems. Trained in the skills and techniques related to engineering and/or software 
  design/maintenance. 
• Possess a practical understanding of engineering concepts.  
• Ensures that the product/service and process meet quality and safety standards 
  standards.  
• Experience includes testing equipment to make sure that the process operates effectively and safely.  
• The individual shall be able to interpret plans and drawings and contribute to the de