Avionics Technician II, MQ-9 (Yuma, AZ)

Amentum•Yuma, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The USMC MQ-9 CLS Technician is a qualified aircraft electronics and/or Ground Control Station (GCS) technician who troubleshoots multiple aircraft and control-station electronics systems. Work may be reviewed by a supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices. The technician maintains, repairs, and installs electronic equipment and related devices for UAS aircraft and GCS systems. The role requires advanced electronics knowledge to diagnose complex problems, understand circuit interrelationships, analyze circuits and signal flow, and restore equipment operation. Technicians use common and complex test instruments, maintain aircraft logs and records, and sign off work in NALCOMIS/OOMA or IMDS. The position also involves prioritizing workload to meet the Daily Flight Schedule, attending shift-change maintenance meetings, and providing technical guidance to lower-level technicians during aircraft modifications and maintenance. The role exercises independent judgment and leadership while working under direction from Production Staff and/or Avionics Leads.

Requirements

Active Secret U.S. Government clearance and eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.
High school diploma or completion of relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.
At least 3 years of actual aircraft avionics and/or Ground Control Station maintenance experience.
At least 1 year of actual MQ-9 aircraft and/or GCS experience as an Avionics Technician.
Advanced knowledge of basic and complex electronics maintenance and repair.
Advanced knowledge of RFF systems, components, and accessories.
Advanced knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft electronics maintenance.
Knowledge of engine, accessory, and component operation; theory of flight and electronic flight controls; and electrical and electronic principles.
Ability to use and read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
Eligibility to gain and maintain an IAT Level II certification—CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC—in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, commensurate with assigned duties, within 90 days of hire or before the second deployment.
Ability to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
Must pass all required courses and certifications needed for continued employment.
Ability to lift, carry, and/or wear military-issued equipment weighing more than 50 pounds for extended periods.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Submit an updated SF-86 within 30 days of the hire start date.
Current, active state-issued driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI.
Associate degree in a relevant career field.
Current IAT Level II certification.
Prior experience as a defense contractor.

Responsibilities

Maintain assigned UAS aircraft electrical generators, load banks, starters, relays, batteries, actuators, circuit breakers, switches, and aircraft instruments.
Troubleshoot complex aircraft and Ground Control Station electronics problems, including isolating malfunctions, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, and incorporating engineering changes.
Analyze circuits, calculate waveforms, trace signal-flow relationships, and use complex test instruments and computer-control equipment.
Prioritize workload to meet the Daily Flight Schedule.
Enter information in aircraft logs and records and attend shift-change maintenance meetings.
Provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians during aircraft modifications and maintenance efforts.
Exercise independent judgment and leadership in assigned tasks under direction from Production Staff and/or Avionics Leads.
Use common and complex test instruments to perform assigned duties.
Sign off work in NALCOMIS/OOMA or IMDS.
Maintain, repair, and install electronic equipment and related devices.
Determine equipment malfunctions using advanced electronics knowledge and restore equipment operations.
Inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Potential additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked under SCA provisions; eligibility and amount depend on selected fringe benefits.