Entry-Level 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 organizations, designing, maintaining, and securing technical capabilities across hardware, software, and infrastructure 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 maintenance and reliability of complex electronic systems, working alongside engineers and technicians to help ensure equipment remains operational and meets performance requirements.

About the role:


As an Entry-Level Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician, you will support the maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and restoration of complex electronic equipment. Working onsite in Wallops Island, Virginia, you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, technicians, and government personnel to resolve technical issues, conduct equipment testing, and maintain system reliability. This opportunity is well suited to a technically minded professional who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, follows established procedures, and takes pride in maintaining dependable equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic equipment and associated subsystems.


• Assess, troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve hardware and system-level faults using technical documentation and diagnostic tools.


• Conduct operational testing and verification following maintenance activities to confirm equipment meets performance requirements.


• Document maintenance actions, troubleshooting activities, discrepancies, and equipment status in accordance with established procedures.


• Support scheduled maintenance periods, system upgrades, and equipment installations.


• Collaborate with engineers, government personnel, and fellow technicians to resolve technical issues.


• Maintain compliance with established safety, security, and quality assurance procedures.


• Assist in identifying equipment reliability improvements and recommending corrective actions when appropriate.

About Us:


PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that advance mission capabilities. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions using modern cloud, data, software, and systems engineering concepts. Our work includes complex technical challenges such as computing platforms, legacy system modernization, distributed data systems, and 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-focused engineering and delivering reliable technical capabilities.

Whether you’re an experienced technician or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside professionals committed to solving challenging technical problems. If you’re passionate about hands-on troubleshooting and using your skills to maintain and improve complex systems, apply today.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience assessing, troubleshooting, and performing corrective and preventive maintenance on electronic equipment or comparable complex technical systems.


• Experience diagnosing hardware, electronic, or integrated system faults using technical documentation and test equipment.


• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, maintenance procedures, and engineering documentation.


• Experience documenting maintenance actions and following established maintenance processes.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team environment.


• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting complex electronic, industrial, or other mission-critical technical systems.


• Familiarity with formal maintenance procedures and technical documentation.


• Experience supporting equipment installation, integration, or testing activities.


• Prior military technical service or equivalent defense contractor experience.


• Experience working in a government or defense environment.


• Familiarity with configuration management and quality assurance processes.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.


• Relevant military technical training may be substituted for formal education where applicable.

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:

• Less than 10% travel.


• Primarily domestic travel for occasional technical meetings, support, or training.

Work Environment:

• Work will be performed onsite and at government facilities as required. Travel may be necessary for technical coordination, training, and other business needs.

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

Entry-level

Compensation

$39.00 - $49.00/hr position includes full PMAT benefits (in accordance with Service Contract Act)