2604 - Electronics Mechanic
Federal Occupation Description
Federal Occupation Description
This standard is for grading nonsupervisory jobs involved in fabricating, overhauling, modifying, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining ground, airborne, and marine electronic equipment, such as: radio; radar; sonar; cryptographic; satellite; microwave; micro computers and peripherals; laser; infrared; industrial x-ray; marine, aeronautical, and space navigation aid; TV receiver; surveillance; and similar devices. The work requires knowledge of electronic principles; the ability to recognize improper operation, locate the cause, and determine the best method to correct the defect; and the skill to disassemble, assemble, and adjust electronic equipment. The work includes using both manual and automated test equipment. The work may require the use of a personal computer and numerous software packages to program or realign various components or systems, download information, and detect equipment deficiencies.
For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.
Other Federal Occupations
It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.
- 2602 - Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic
- 2606 - Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
- 2608 - Electronic Digital Computer Mechanic
- 2610 - Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.
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Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Mobile Electronics Certified Professional - Basic Is Not In Demand | Consumer Technology Association (CTA) | ![]() |
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Certified Satellite Installer (CSI) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Telecommunications Electronics Technician (TCM) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Senior Certified Electronics Technician (CETsr) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Communications Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Computer Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Industrial Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Medical Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Radar Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Wireless Communications Electronics Technician (WCM) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Biomedical Electronics Technician (BMD) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Data Cabling Installer (DCI) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Industrial Electronics Technician (IND)
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Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Biomedical Imaging Electronics Technician (BIET) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Certified Alarm Security Technician (CAST) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Line and Antenna Sweep (LAS) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Consumer Electronics Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Medium/Heavy Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | ![]() |
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Truck Equipment - Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair (E2) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | ![]() |
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School Bus Technician - Electrical/Electronic Systems (S6) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | ![]() |
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Transit Bus - Electrical/Electronic Systems (H6) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | ![]() |
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Automobile/Light Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | ![]() |
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Radio Frequency Identification Technical Specialist (RFID) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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AET-Radio Communication Systems (AET-RCS) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) | ![]() |
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AET-Dependent Navigation Systems (AET-DNS) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) | ![]() |
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Broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (B-VoIP) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electronic Security Networking Technician (ESNT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Fiber Optics Technician (Outside Plant) (FOT-OSP) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Residential Electronics Systems Integrator (RESI) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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AET-Onboard Communication & Safety Systems Standards (OCS) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) | ![]() |
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Wireless Network Technician (WNT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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AET-Autonomous Navigation Systems (ANS) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) | ![]() |
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General Communications Technician - Level 1 (GCT1) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Distributed Antenna Systems Technician (DAS) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating Current (BEE-AC) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | ![]() |
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Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current (BEE-DC) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | ![]() |
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Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | ![]() |
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Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | ![]() |
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Termination and Testing Technician (TTT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Small Wind Installer - Level 1 (SWI-LVL1) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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RF Interference Mitigation (RFIM) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Security-Surveillance (RESI-SS) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Environmental Control (RESI-EC) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Computer Networking (RESI-CN) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Closed Circuit TV (RESI-CCTV) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Photovoltaic Installer - Level 1 (PVI-LVL1) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Photonics Technician Specialist (PTS) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Photonics Technician Operator (PTO) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Passive Intermodulation Testing (PIM) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Mobile Communications and Electronics Installer (MCEI) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Master Residential Electronics Systems Integrator (RESIma) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Gaming and Vending Technician (GVT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electric Vehicle Technician (EVT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Commercial Audio Technician (CAT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Certified Satellite Installer S-MATV (CSI-SMATV) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Certified Satellite Installer Commercial (CSI-COM) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Certified Satellite Installer C and KU band (CSI-C/KU) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Certified Satellite Installer Antenna (CSI-A) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electronics Associate DC (EM1) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electronics Associate AC (EM2) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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TRN Wireless Communications Technician (TRN) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Fiber To The Antenna (FTTA) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Source Inspector Electrical Equipment (SIEE) Is Not In Demand | American Petroleum Institute (API) | ![]() |
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Mobile Electronics Certified Professional - Advance Is Not In Demand | Consumer Technology Association (CTA) | ![]() |
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Mobile Electronics Certified Professional - Master Is Not In Demand | Consumer Technology Association (CTA) | ![]() |
State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Avionics Technicians
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Electrical Engineering Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical Technicians
- Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- Medical Equipment Repairers
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations
The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 2604 - Electronics Mechanic. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.