The Federal Job Series 2600 – Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance is part of the Federal Wage System (FWS). It contains a number of skilled trades jobs that are in charge of installing, fixing, maintaining, and calibrating electronic equipment and systems. These jobs are very important for keeping complicated electronic systems running in federal departments like defense, aviation, communications, and public safety.

This job family includes work that involves installing, changing, testing, aligning, fixing, and troubleshooting a wide range of electrical equipment and systems. These are only a few examples of what they are:

• Receivers for radio and TV
• Systems for public address and intercom
• Navigation systems, radar, and sonar
• Radio and teletype equipment for communication
• Multichannel and broadband carrier systems
• Systems for controlling air traffic
• Controls for electronic industries
• Devices for safe and cryptographic communication
• Digital switching systems and computers

There are numerous unique vocational series within the 2600 series, each with its own set of rules. The most common is Electronics Mechanic (2604), which includes work on a wide range of systems, like radio, radar, security, and surveillance equipment. Some more specialist series are:

• Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic (2602) – This job is all about making sure that test and measurement devices are accurate and certified.
• Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (2610) — This job involves working on complicated, interconnected systems like missile guidance systems or avionics for airplanes.
• Telecommunications Mechanic (2502) is the job of setting up and fixing phone and data communication networks.
  If a job doesn’t fit neatly into one of the specified series, it could be put in the general Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Series (2601). This is usually just for jobs that are unique or a mix of two or more types.

To get these jobs, you need to know a lot about electronics theory, schematics, diagnostic equipment, and safety protocols. Workers generally utilize both manual and automated test equipment, and they may need to read and understand complicated technical instructions and drawings. The job can include both bench-level repairs and field service under tough conditions.