Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic

United States Fleet Forces Command • Kittery, ME

21h • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as an Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic in the Electrical Shop, Production Resources Department, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This is a competitive detail to training, not to exceed one year, at the incumbent’s current pay level. Upon successful completion of training, the incumbent is eligible for selection to a permanent WG-12 Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic position.

The role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, calibrating, certifying, modifying, and overhauling unusually complex electronic measurement and test equipment. Work includes disassembling and reassembling complex electronic systems with densely integrated circuitry, microprocessor-controlled assemblies, programmable components, electromechanical interfaces, and precision sensing devices. The mechanic also performs design changes and major modifications to precision measurement equipment to improve its range or add capabilities, and assists with testing a variety of specialized systems and devices.

Work may take place in areas with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents. The position requires participation in medical surveillance, a pre-appointment physical examination, pre-employment and random drug testing, and continuous use of required personal protective equipment. An uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, and holidays may be required, as may overtime, night differential, and travel to domestic or overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites. Extended travel on military or commercial aircraft may be required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must meet the Department of the Navy E-Verify employment verification requirements as applicable to new employees.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must participate in required medical surveillance and successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random testing.
• Must continuously wear required personal protective equipment for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to domestic and overseas locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties, including the ability to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and calibrate complex electronic equipment without more than normal supervision.
• Must apply advanced shop mathematics and electronics principles, including algebraic calculations, electrical formulas, frequency relationships, signal characteristics, and resistance and capacitance calculations.
• Must interpret technical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, calibration procedures, and modification directives involving complex electronic systems.
• Must meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, calibrate, certify, modify, and overhaul unusually complex electronic measurement and test equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble complex electronic systems containing integrated circuitry, microprocessor-controlled assemblies, programmable components, electromechanical interfaces, and precision sensing devices.
• Perform design changes and major modifications to precision measurement equipment to improve its range or add capabilities for identifying phenomena or parameters of interest.
• Assist in testing avionics test equipment, missile launching systems, radar, communication and fiber optic systems, countermeasures, and other systems and devices.
• Use troubleshooting techniques such as waveform analysis, signal tracing, logic analysis, frequency measurement, calibration verification, and system integration.
• Analyze circuits and prepare diagrams and schematics to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and calibrate complex precision measurement equipment and instruments.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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