Avionics Field Engineer II

JT4•Las Vegas, NV

22d•$77,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Avionics Field Engineer is responsible for hands-on maintenance support, repair and modification of Electronic Warfare and RADAR aircraft related system and subsystems, to include platform integration, and assist with T&E development projects for Department of Defense (DoD) manned and unmanned aircraft. Some of the assigned duties include: sustainment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of end items and Line Repairable Units down to the component level. Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties: Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty Perform engineering or other highly technical tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects Using computer-assisted test methods, conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings Have familiarization with Electronic Warfare, Electronic Countermeasures, and RADAR Airborne systems theory, concepts, and practical applications. Perform installation, inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, configurations, operations, and test of various technical systems in accordance with established operating procedures to ensure safety of flight Uses common and complex test instruments: digital multi-meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment Applies some advanced technical knowledge of schematics and diagrams to solve unusually complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely be referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents

Requirements

An associate's degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of seven years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field are required for this position.
Three-to-five year's actual and recent aircraft avionics operations maintenance and repair experience. The position requires working knowledge of basic and complex electronics maintenance and repair, knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft electronics maintenance, comprehend electronic theory and some basic principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and must be capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
Excellent communication, analytical skills and must possess effective planning/organizing skills. The candidate must have a working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools.
Candidate will be required to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must have a valid, current state driver's license.
Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields
Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree or high school diploma with relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum in a relevant career field.
Avionics operations with 5 years of military aircraft related experience.
Highly motivated technician with experience maintaining military aircraft avionics systems.
Knowledge of ECM, RADAR, Power distribution, Avionics Software, and aircraft wiring standards.
Expertise and experience in: RADAR, ECM, Power distribution, Avionics Software, and aircraft wiring standards.
Knowledge of and ability to understand OEM Wiring Diagrams and schematics.
Experience in inspection, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment
Ability to understand and adhere to FAA, AFOSH, OSHA, and/or USAF equivalent aviation maintenance standards
Current TS Clearance

Responsibilities

Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information
Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty
Perform engineering or other highly technical tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character
Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations
Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared
Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects
Using computer-assisted test methods, conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems
Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings
Have familiarization with Electronic Warfare, Electronic Countermeasures, and RADAR
Airborne systems theory, concepts, and practical applications.
Perform installation, inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, configurations, operations, and test of various technical systems in accordance with established operating procedures to ensure safety of flight
Uses common and complex test instruments: digital multi-meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment
Applies some advanced technical knowledge of schematics and diagrams to solve unusually complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely be referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents