ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Company: Navy Reserve
Location: Eureka
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

ABOUT
When adversaries threaten a mission, success depends on staying a step ahead. As an Electronics Technician, you'll use radar and other complex ship systems to detect and track threats before they detect you. To throw adversaries off your ship's scent, you'll also use electronic countermeasure tricks to confuse and deflect other radars and sensors, rendering your own ship virtually invisible. It's the ultimate game of cat and mouse, and our Electronics Technicians play to win.



The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to theNavy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world.


ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Electronics Technicians (ET) are trained in computer, aerospace and electrical engineering to maintain combat readiness across a wide variety of complex ship and aircraft systems. As an ET, your
responsibilities may include:
--- Detecting enemy planes and ships, and determining target distance
--- Maintaining, repairing and calibrating all electronic equipment used to detect, track, and identify adversaries, and for electronic countermeasures
--- Maintaining, repairing and calibrating electronic equipment including radar, communications and navigation equipment
--- Using and maintaining hand tools and portable power tools



PAY & BENEFITS
When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important - and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-theart training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more. In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in
both your military and civilian lives:

--- Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend
--- Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career
--- Educational assistance
--- Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family
--- VA guaranteed home loans
--- Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance
--- Travel opportunities
--- Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill
--- Retirement after 20 qualifying years
--- TRICARE



EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL).


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
--- U.S. citizen or equivalent
--- High school graduate or equivalent
--- 17 years of age or older

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've
served before or whether you've never served before.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling
and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location
close to their homes.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.

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