Aircraft Communication /Navigation Systems Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation • Kirtland AFB, NM

2h

About The Position

The Aircraft Communication /Navigation Systems Engineer performs technical functions supporting engineering activities, including troubleshooting, testing, modifying, assembling, maintaining, and repairing electronic systems and specialized avionics equipment. The role evaluates components, subsystems, test equipment, and software; supports Air Force customers with operations and maintenance of communications and surveillance equipment; and performs aircraft equipment installation, troubleshooting, and testing.

The position supports aircraft flight tests and engineering evaluations of new systems and configurations. It also assists in training junior electronics technicians and Air Force personnel in fabrication, assembly, testing and evaluation, and documentation tasks. The engineer must be able to deploy worldwide with AFSOC personnel for exercise and contingency operations, including in hostile environments. Filling the position is contingent upon funding.

Requirements

• At least five years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience, JTWS equipment experience, or equivalent DoD SIGINT experience.
• Ability to operate as a single maintainer at CONUS or OCONUS locations, including hostile areas.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level.

Nice To Haves

• Eight or more years of experience with AFSOC, Air Force or DoD SIGINT/COMINT, EW, Guidance & Control, or Comm/Nav systems.
• Knowledge of Air Force and AFSOC organizational structure.
• Knowledge of DoD SIGINT/COMINT employment concepts.
• Familiarity with USAF and AFSOC aircraft maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain it within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, modify, assemble, maintain, and repair electronic systems and specialized avionics equipment in support of engineering activities.
• Evaluate components, subsystems, test equipment, and software.
• Provide Air Force customers with technical support for operations and maintenance of assigned communications and surveillance equipment.
• Perform aircraft installation, troubleshooting, and testing of equipment.
• Support aircraft flight tests and engineering evaluations of new systems and system configurations.
• Assist in training junior-level electronics technicians and Air Force personnel in general fabrication, assembly, testing and evaluation, and documentation tasks.
• Deploy worldwide with AFSOC personnel in support of exercise and contingency operations, including hostile environments.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Vacation and sick paid time off accruals, with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work environment that encourages excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed