What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Technician position at Air Force Civilian Service?
Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
AFCS is looking for a Full-Time Electronics Technician (NJ-03; equivalent to GS-9/11) to work at the 96 Test Wing (TW) at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), in Valparaiso, FL.
Desired Skills And Experience
Candidates should have 3-5 years of comprehensive experience in T 2 modification, including airborne flight test instrumentation, system installations, operational procedures, and laboratory system mock ups with precise calibration and performance validation.
Desired Competencies
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The mission of the 96th Test Wing is to support development and acquisition of war-winning weapons. We test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapons for the warfighter, provide top quality installation support to all tenant units, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources.
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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal work age.
AFCS is looking for a Full-Time Electronics Technician (NJ-03; equivalent to GS-9/11) to work at the 96 Test Wing (TW) at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), in Valparaiso, FL.
Desired Skills And Experience
Candidates should have 3-5 years of comprehensive experience in T 2 modification, including airborne flight test instrumentation, system installations, operational procedures, and laboratory system mock ups with precise calibration and performance validation.
Desired Competencies
- System Design & Fabrication – Design, fabricate, install, and maintain specialized instrumentation systems such as PCM telemetry, high speed video, radar sensors, and solid state recorders.
- Test Planning & Leadership – Serve as team lead with responsibility for test planning, schedule development, and coordination of all support activities for pre flight and post flight aircraft checkouts.
- Technical Oversight & Mission Verification – Provide technical oversight to ensure instrumentation requirements are accurately defined and met for all scheduled missions.
- Hands On Mission Support – Perform mission critical instrumentation tasks directly and lead other technicians in execution.
This position can close at any time. Apply Now!
The mission of the 96th Test Wing is to support development and acquisition of war-winning weapons. We test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapons for the warfighter, provide top quality installation support to all tenant units, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Obtain & maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Physical Required: Due to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted; extended periods of standing, bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, etc.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
- Education requirements: 0856 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/.
- Ability to design, fabricate, install and maintain specialized instrumentation systems which measure and record test parameters in a variety of environmental, field, or laboratory conditions.
- A thorough knowledge of electronic principles and practices, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems and components associated with airborne and ground instrumentation systems.
- Knowledge of basic electronic concepts and ability to convert theoretical ideas to functional components and systems.
- Skill in the interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronic systems.
- Ability to use electronic test equipment.
- Ability to perform calibration and troubleshooting for installed instrumentation systems, including video recording, digital data recording, weapon function monitoring, and other data collection systems.
- Ability to provide technical leadership to other technicians and support personnel.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) by military or commercial aircraft.
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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal work age.
Salary : $52,727 - $82,938