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This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Sailors typically work one weekend per month, plus 2 weeks of annual training each year.***ABOUTWhen adversaries threaten a mission, success depends on staying a step ahead. As an Electronics Technician, youll use radar and other complex ship systems to detect and track threats before they detect you. To throw adversaries off your ships scent, youll also use electronic countermeasure tricks to confuse and deflect other radars and sensors, rendering your own ship virtually invisible. Its the ultimate game of cat and mouse, and our Electronics Technicians play to win. APPLY HERE. {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESElectronics 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 distanceMaintaining, repairing and calibrating all electronic equipment used to detect, track, and identify adversaries, and for electronic countermeasuresMaintaining, repairing and calibrating electronic equipment including radar, communications and navigation equipmentUsing and maintaining hand tools and portable power toolsPAY & BENEFITSWhen 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-the-art 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 weekendOpportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian careerEducational assistanceTax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your familyVA guaranteed home loansLow-cost insurance options, including up to \$400,000 in life insuranceTravel opportunitiesEarn points toward retirement benefits every time you drillRetirement after 20 qualifying yearsTRICAREEDUCATION OPPORTUNITIESNavy 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 REQUIREMENTSU.S. citizen or equivalentHigh school graduate or equivalent17 years of age or olderGeneral qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve served before or whether youve never served before.WORK ENVIRONMENTServing 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.