Electronics Mechanic
Department of the Army
Summary
This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. This National Guard position is for an Electronics Mechanic, Position Description Number D1204000 and is part of the Co Csms 07, National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to perform field and sustainment maintenance and repair on moderately complex electronics equipment and systems.
Duties
- Performs troubleshooting and routine repairs on individual components and moderately complex systems of launch pod/containers (Lp/c), trainer rocket simulator modules, Missiles/Launchers Pod Assemblies (M/LPA), trainer missile simulator modules, and various like items.
- Performs functional tests, analyzes performance and malfunctions, removes, installs, tests, maintains, modifies, performs alignments and troubleshoots the electronic, electrical, modules, and interconnecting cables of a variety of combat and tactical, and communication equipment.
- Performs field and limited sustainment maintenance to include installation, routine maintenance, repair, and overhaul of fixed and mobile operational communication and electronics systems, e.g., shelter mounted AM radio and teletype systems, shelter mounted single side band radio and teletype systems, shelter mounted radio relay and terminal systems.
- Other moderately complex systems, peripheral equipment, and related test equipment, and Modification Table of Equipment (MTOE) authorized automation equipment.
- Uses various types of test equipment to include systems test sets and stands such as An/grm-122s, frequency meters, standing wave indicators, oscillators, ohmmeters, voltmeters, resistance bridges, and signal generators to localize trouble by component unit, by circuit within a component, and by element of a circuit.
- Performs administrative functions in establishing and maintaining maintenance records on equipment maintained or repaired.
- May conduct or be involved in a Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team (MAIT) or act as an inspector on a Command Maintenance Evaluation team (COMET) on electronic, automation, communication, and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- This usually includes your resume and any documents named in the official announcement, such as transcripts, an SF-50, or a DD-214 where applicable.
- Review the announcement for the exact list before applying.
About this role
The Electronics Mechanic position with the Department of the Army is based in Longmont, Colorado. This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. The role pays $32.38 to $37.76 per hour.
Day to day, the role performs troubleshooting and routine repairs on individual components and moderately complex systems of launch pod/containers (Lp/c), trainer rocket simulator modules, Missiles/Launchers Pod Assemblies (M/LPA), trainer missile simulator modules, and various like items. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what the federal skilled trades experience this Electronics Mechanic position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Electronics Mechanic position with the Department of the Army in Longmont, Colorado, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $32.38 to $37.76 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Longmont, Colorado, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 9, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.