Senior Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician

Senior Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician

Wallops Island, Virginia

This position requires an ACTIVE DoD security clearance. Applicants who do not currently hold an active clearance will not be considered.

At PMAT, we work on mission-critical systems that support government and defense operations, designing, building, and securing modern digital capabilities across cloud, data, and software environments. Our teams tackle complex, real-world challenges where delivery matters more than theory, and innovation is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and purpose.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the sustainment and operational readiness of complex electronic systems, working alongside engineers and technical personnel to deliver reliable solutions in support of national defense.

About the role:


As a Senior Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining the operational readiness of complex integrated systems. Working onsite in Wallops Island, Virginia, you will perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, system monitoring, and technical support for electronic systems and associated training and test equipment. Your work will help ensure complex hardware and software remain operational, reliable, and ready to support testing, training, and system modernization efforts. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced technical professionals and engineers supporting advanced government systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic systems and associated equipment in accordance with approved technical documentation.


• Assess, troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve hardware, software, and system-level faults affecting equipment performance.


• Monitor, manage, and maintain the operational readiness of complex system configurations.


• Execute organizational-level maintenance activities while maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.


• Support system testing, operational verification, and readiness activities for integrated electronic systems and associated equipment.


• Coordinate with government personnel, engineers, and other maintenance technicians to resolve complex technical issues.


• Ensure compliance with applicable maintenance procedures, technical manuals, configuration management requirements, and safety standards.


• Support system availability by identifying maintenance trends and recommending improvements to reliability and sustainment activities.

About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase mission capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.

We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities for government and defense customers.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience assessing, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on complex electronic systems.


• Experience performing documented organizational-level maintenance on integrated systems and associated equipment.


• Experience monitoring and managing the operation of multiple system configurations and hardware variants.


• Experience supporting system configurations involving technical modifications and configuration-specific procedures.


• Experience supporting integrated test, training, or simulation equipment configurations.


• Ability to analyze complex system failures and restore operational capability.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within an integrated government and contractor team.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior military or government experience supporting complex electronic systems.


• Experience supporting technical testing, evaluation, training, or system readiness activities.


• Familiarity with maintenance documentation, technical manuals, and configuration management processes.


• Experience supporting system integration or modernization efforts.


• Previous experience supporting Department of Defense or other government technical programs.


• Active Security+ or other relevant DoD technical certification.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or a related field.


• Four (4) additional years of directly related electronic systems maintenance experience may be substituted in lieu of the required bachelor's degree.

Citizenship and Clearance requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required


• No dual citizenship


• Active Secret clearance required


• Active Top Secret clearance preferred

Location/Address:

• Onsite


• Wallops Island, Virginia

Travel & Passport:

• Under 10% travel.


• Primarily CONUS travel in support of government meetings, training, or technical requirements.

Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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Location

Wallops Island, Virginia

Employment Type

Contingent

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$55.00 - $70.00/hr position includes full PMAT benefits (in accordance with Service Contract Act)