Electronics Technical

The 0856 series, Electronics Technical, covers technicians who install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment and systems, from radar, communications and weather instruments to the test equipment used by engineers. Recent employers have included U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Army Cyber Command and the Office of Naval Research.

Recent listings have included electronics technicians at several grades and a supervisory electronics technician.

Applying tip: the series has no degree requirement and qualifications are experience based, so describe the specific equipment, test instruments and troubleshooting methods you have worked with, and list any relevant certifications or military electronics training. Technician jobs at Army commands often require a security clearance, which the announcement states. Our engineering guide explains how technician series differ from the professional engineering series they support.