Electronics Technician.

Duties

• Repairs and maintains antenna servo systems, chopping secondary mirror systems, deice systems, power distribution systems, and other analog and digital electronic and electrical systems as required.
• Fabricates complex mechanical assemblies and electronics consisting of chassis, cables, connectors (MS, D, JDC, and coax styles), power supplies, junction boxes, terminal strips, and multi-layer circuit boards from schematics and developed design specifications.
• Performs test procedures for electronic circuits and systems and performs electronic circuit systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting using SMA approved methods.
• Performs "first hand" debugging and maintenance of a wide range of electrical, mechanical and electromechanical subsystems, including transporter electronics and control systems, generators, batteries, antennas, 480 VAC electrical wiring, and antenna motors and brakes.
• Designs and conducts complex tests to evaluate system performance, reliability, and compliance with technical standards. Analyzes test data, determines acceptability of equipment modifications, and validates operational readiness. Develops or refines test procedures, calibration methods, and performance benchmarks.
• Monitors, operates and maintains electronic and computer-based systems supporting mission operations. Provides technical guidance to other technicians and operational staff.  Maintains documentation, logs, and technical records; ensures configuration control.
• Supports engineers in research, development, and evaluation of new or modified electronic systems. Participates in prototype testing, data collection, and performance analysis. Recommends system improvements, cost-effective modifications, and reliability enhancements.
• Performs advanced maintenance, calibration, and repair of complex electronic systems.
• Diagnoses system faults using advanced test equipment and analytical techniques; resolves issues involving interdependent subsystems
• Develops and updates maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and repair standards.
• Installs new or upgraded electronic systems and associated hardware and verifies functionality when integrated into the system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• May be required to pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Must possess a vaild state driver's license.
• Must pass a high altitude physical examination prior to employment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
  
  

Other Requirements

Occasional travel may be required to attend scientific, technical, or administrative meetings or other functions at SAO or other institutions.

Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.

Qualifications

One year of full-time experience at the GS-09 level that is close or similar to the work of this job. The experience includes activities such as technical support for state of the art digital systems, operating high-speed digital oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, and good hands-on electronic skills to isolate and repair faults in multi-layered boards with a wide range of ICs such as FPGAs, ASICs, and DSPs.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): If you are applying for a VEOA appointment, you must be a veteran and must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed 3 or more years of active service. ("Active Service" under this law means active duty in a uniformed service and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary concerned.) A veteran who is released under honorable conditions shortly before completing a 3-year tour is also eligible.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:

• The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses.
• A recruitment bonus may be paid.
• The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer. Additional information can be found on our website at (www.si.edu/oeesd).
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.