Electronics Technician I

The Electronics Technician I position is accountable to the Work Group Lead (WGL) and the Mission Support Services (MSS) Manager for the overall support of in-scope work in WBS 130. This includes supporting, maintaining and development of the Telemetry and Radar Acquisition data Processing Systems (TRAPS), Mission Control Centers (MCC), data distribution and recording systems, Mobile Operations Facilities (MOF), Range Safety Station (RSS) and project owned Ground Control Stations (GCS). This position receives technical guidance from WGL, Field Service Engineers, and other senior technicians. Work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate highly specialized telemetry real-time data processing and post flight processing systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform periodic maintenance on highly specialized telemetry real-time data processing and post flight processing systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform diagnostics and repair of instrumentation/data acquisition system components, subsystems, and test devices. This includes inspections, operational exercises, and adjustments in accordance with specifications, drawings, manuals, and best practices. The Electronics Technician I will assist with maintenance, usually under the direction of a higher-level technician.
• Interface with customers and other operations personnel in a professional manner.
• Utilize PC based peripheral systems in daily performance of job requirements.
• Maintain procedures, records, logs, mission/system databases, and adhere to the configuration control processes.
• Conduct pre and post flight checks and troubleshoot instrumentation/data acquisition systems to meet the flight test mission schedule. Electronics Technician I will assist with troubleshooting, usually under the direction of a higher-level technician.
• Electronics Technician I will assist the WGL and other higher-level technicians with the design, development, fabrication, installation and testing of hardware and software system modifications and upgrades.

Other Related Duties:

Perform other duties as assigned, to include supporting other work centers during surges. This may include cross training in other function areas to meet overall contract performance objectives. Perform housekeeping of the work area and equipment according to specified standards. Operate personnel lifts, government vehicles and climb antenna towers. Troubleshoot computer systems, networks, switches, and routers. Perform display buildup using IADS software, compile real-time source code and utilize command lines tools to interact with Linux and Windows systems.

Qualifications:

Education:

Electronics Technician I

Must have a High School diploma or high school equivalent. Must have completed an Electronic Technician program (ETA-I Associate Certified Electronics Technician, CETa), an Information Technology certification (CompTIA A+, Security+ or Network+) or associate degree in a related field.

Experience:

Electronics Technician I

6 months minimum experience is required. 1 year of related work experience is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this Position:

• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and devise solutions.
• Observational skills to notice potential problems during preventative maintenance tasks.
• Written communication skills to keep accurate reports.
• Interpersonal and oral communication skills to interact and collaborate with the team and the customers.
• Ability to safely utilize multimeters, oscilloscopes, and soldering stations.
• Ability to fabricate and test coaxial and ethernet cables.
• Good understanding of Information Technology systems, and applications such Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.
• Familiar with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Ability to: Work under the pressure of a real-time mission environment. Configure and operate highly specialized telemetry processing systems with the ability to recognize and correctly resolve problems in time critical situations. Communicate effectively in both oral and written form; apply the principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data and establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Establish and maintain successful working relationships. Interact effectively with system users. Analyze data and resolve problems. Work in a team environment; work under deadlines; Use a computer to input and retrieve information and data; Perform work in an ISO compliant/certified environment. Ability to obtain and maintain a tower climbing certification. Ability to connect and configure desktop PCs and Laptops and other video sources to video distribution systems, including monitor displays and projectors in support of conference room support. Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain a USAF Flight Line Driver's License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged sitting while using the computer, constant use of sight abilities, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness. Ability to work extended and flexible hours including weekends. Ability to pass a heavy equipment physical exam required to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, bucket lifts and platform personnel lifts. Ability to work on aerial platforms and in an outdoor desert environment. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Occasional travel is required.