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Depot Technician, Level 2 or 3

Caribou Thunder, LLC

Posted 5 days ago

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Huntsville, AL
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$70,000 - $95,000

Job Description

Depot Technician (Level 2 / Level 3)
Mid-Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | $70,000 - $95,000 | Travel: As Required | Onsite

Support mission-critical defense sustainment operations by performing depot-level maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and technical support activities for complex electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical systems supporting national security missions.
A Day in the Life - What You'll Do

Perform depot-level maintenance, repair, modification, and sustainment activities on mission-critical electrical and electronic systems.

Analyze technical issues and perform troubleshooting activities to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and maintenance procedures to support repair and sustainment efforts.

Perform assembly, disassembly, repair, inspection, and testing of electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical components and subsystems.

Support product modifications, upgrades, and enhancements in accordance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.

Conduct acceptance testing, operational testing, and verification activities using industry-standard diagnostic and test equipment.

Provide technical support to internal teams, customers, vendors, and field personnel regarding system maintenance and operational issues.

Maintain compliance with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control procedures and quality assurance requirements.

Support technical training activities, product demonstrations, and maintenance briefings for customers and stakeholders.

Document maintenance activities, repair actions, testing results, and configuration changes in accordance with program requirements.

Act as an on-site technical representative supporting customer operations, sustainment activities, and mission readiness objectives.

Collaborate with engineering, logistics, quality assurance, and program teams to ensure timely completion of depot maintenance activities.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Level 2: Minimum 2 years of depot maintenance, electronics repair, or technical sustainment experience
  • Level 3: Minimum 5 years of depot maintenance, electronics repair, military maintenance, or technical sustainment experience
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance required
  • Associate Certified Electronic Technician (CET) certification or equivalent experience in soldering, troubleshooting, testing, and repair activities
  • IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
  • Experience performing depot-level maintenance and sustainment activities on electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical systems
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and maintenance documentation
  • Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control processes and handling procedures
  • Ability to utilize hand tools including wrenches, pliers, crimping tools, screwdrivers, and other maintenance equipment
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and perform hands-on maintenance activities in support of depot operations
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to develop practical solutions to complex technical issues
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-DTL-22520, NASA-STD-8739, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards
  • IPC-A-610 Class 2 or Class 3 Soldering Certification
  • Experience supporting spacecraft, aircraft, missile systems, rocket motors, ordnance systems, or other aerospace and defense platforms
  • Experience assembling, repairing, testing, and sustaining mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience utilizing automatic and semi-automatic diagnostic systems, Built-In Test Equipment (BITE), and maintenance diagnostic tools
  • Experience isolating and correcting system malfunctions using maintenance diagnostics and troubleshooting methodologies
  • Proficiency utilizing electronic test equipment including:
  • Digital Multimeters (DMM)
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Signal Generators
  • Power Meters
  • Continuity Test Equipment
  • Experience performing electrical diagnostics at the circuit card assembly (CCA), wiring harness, subsystem, or system level
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis and fault isolation activities for complex electronic systems
  • Experience operating forklifts, truck-mounted cranes, and other material handling equipment (MHE)
  • Graduate of a military maintenance school, technical training program, or commercial electronics maintenance program
  • Experience supporting defense, aerospace, missile defense, space, or aviation sustainment programs
Technical Skills

Electronics Maintenance: Soldering, Repair, Assembly, Disassembly, Troubleshooting, Testing

Technical Documentation: Technical Manuals, Engineering Drawings, Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Maintenance Procedures

Test Equipment: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Digital Multimeters, BITE Systems

Diagnostics: Fault Isolation, Root Cause Analysis, Maintenance Diagnostics, System Verification Testing

Quality Standards: IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ANSI/ESD S20.20, NASA-STD-8739

ESD Control: Electrostatic Discharge Handling, Component Protection, Controlled Work Environments

Systems Support: Electrical Systems, Electronic Assemblies, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA)
Who is Caribou Thunder?

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.

35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.

Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture

Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.

We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits

Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.

Benefits include:

Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.

Depot Technician (Level 2 / Level 3)
Mid-Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | Travel: As Required | Onsite

Support mission-critical defense sustainment operations by performing depot-level maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and technical support activities for complex electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical systems supporting national security missions.
A Day in the Life - What You'll Do

Perform depot-level maintenance, repair, modification, and sustainment activities on mission-critical electrical and electronic systems.

Analyze technical issues and perform troubleshooting activities to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and maintenance procedures to support repair and sustainment efforts.

Perform assembly, disassembly, repair, inspection, and testing of electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical components and subsystems.

Support product modifications, upgrades, and enhancements in accordance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.

Conduct acceptance testing, operational testing, and verification activities using industry-standard diagnostic and test equipment.

Provide technical support to internal teams, customers, vendors, and field personnel regarding system maintenance and operational issues.

Maintain compliance with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control procedures and quality assurance requirements.

Support technical training activities, product demonstrations, and maintenance briefings for customers and stakeholders.

Document maintenance activities, repair actions, testing results, and configuration changes in accordance with program requirements.

Act as an on-site technical representative supporting customer operations, sustainment activities, and mission readiness objectives.

Collaborate with engineering, logistics, quality assurance, and program teams to ensure timely completion of depot maintenance activities.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Level 2: Minimum 2 years of depot maintenance, electronics repair, or technical sustainment experience
  • Level 3: Minimum 5 years of depot maintenance, electronics repair, military maintenance, or technical sustainment experience
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance required
  • Associate Certified Electronic Technician (CET) certification or equivalent experience in soldering, troubleshooting, testing, and repair activities
  • IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
  • Experience performing depot-level maintenance and sustainment activities on electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical systems
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and maintenance documentation
  • Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control processes and handling procedures
  • Ability to utilize hand tools including wrenches, pliers, crimping tools, screwdrivers, and other maintenance equipment
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and perform hands-on maintenance activities in support of depot operations
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to develop practical solutions to complex technical issues
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-DTL-22520, NASA-STD-8739, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards
  • IPC-A-610 Class 2 or Class 3 Soldering Certification
  • Experience supporting spacecraft, aircraft, missile systems, rocket motors, ordnance systems, or other aerospace and defense platforms
  • Experience assembling, repairing, testing, and sustaining mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience utilizing automatic and semi-automatic diagnostic systems, Built-In Test Equipment (BITE), and maintenance diagnostic tools
  • Experience isolating and correcting system malfunctions using maintenance diagnostics and troubleshooting methodologies
  • Proficiency utilizing electronic test equipment including:
  • Digital Multimeters (DMM)
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Signal Generators
  • Power Meters
  • Continuity Test Equipment
  • Experience performing electrical diagnostics at the circuit card assembly (CCA), wiring harness, subsystem, or system level
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis and fault isolation activities for complex electronic systems
  • Experience operating forklifts, truck-mounted cranes, and other material handling equipment (MHE)
  • Graduate of a military maintenance school, technical training program, or commercial electronics maintenance program
  • Experience supporting defense, aerospace, missile defense, space, or aviation sustainment programs
Technical Skills

Electronics Maintenance: Soldering, Repair, Assembly, Disassembly, Troubleshooting, Testing

Technical Documentation: Technical Manuals, Engineering Drawings, Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Maintenance Procedures

Test Equipment: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Digital Multimeters, BITE Systems

Diagnostics: Fault Isolation, Root Cause Analysis, Maintenance Diagnostics, System Verification Testing

Quality Standards: IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ANSI/ESD S20.20, NASA-STD-8739

ESD Control: Electrostatic Discharge Handling, Component Protection, Controlled Work Environments

Systems Support: Electrical Systems, Electronic Assemblies, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA)
Who is Caribou Thunder?

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.

35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.

Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture

Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.

We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits

Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.

Benefits include:

Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.
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