ELECTRONICS MECHANIC (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Fort Sill, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Oklahoma Army National Guard, OK MATES 72. The position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility. Its primary purpose is to perform field and limited sustainment maintenance and repair on complex electronic equipment and complete operational systems.

The mechanic tests, diagnoses, repairs, modifies, and maintains electronics, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies and systems used in combat and tactical equipment. Systems include the M1 series tank, M2/3 series Bradley, MLRS, TOW Missile System, ATACMS Launch Loader Module, and M777 Howitzer, as well as communication, radar, fire-control, computer, and other electronic equipment. The work includes component-level fault isolation and repair, equipment modifications, system integration checks, inspections, and determining whether equipment can be economically repaired.

The position uses test equipment, tools, technical documentation, and specialized maintenance procedures to identify and correct malfunctions. The mechanic may also serve as a quality assurance or control inspector, participate in maintenance evaluation or assistance teams, and provide technical assistance and instruction. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not already members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the listed military grade.
• Military grades: E-4 through E-8.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of electrical or electronic theory and common testing procedures, skill with electronics trade hand tools, and ability to read schematics.
• Experience or training applying principles and theory to electronic systems or equipment and diagnosing problems and determining repairs for malfunctions.
• Experience making mechanical repairs using precision measuring and calibrating equipment and using complex test equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, publications, complex drawings, and schematics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic principles, including circuit elements, digital logic, microprocessors, core memory, interface circuits, digital data transmission, microwave, antennas, signal behavior, amplification, and display.
• Ability to troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain complex electronic systems using circuit theory and to understand interactions among complex, interrelated circuits.
• Skill in developing test and repair procedures when none exist and improving existing procedures where possible.
• Extensive knowledge of electromechanical servo systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and electric motor systems, including their interactions.
• Skill in tracing signal paths through complex system interconnections, assemblies, subassemblies, and cable harnesses.
• Knowledge and skill to modify systems by adding, altering, or removing components to standardize equipment, change its purpose, or incorporate new features.
• Skill using a wide variety of electronic test equipment, special and common hand tools, power tools, and gauges, and adapting test procedures to available equipment.
• Skill using gunner's quadrants, transits, levels, and theodolites to survey equipment mounts and mounting bolts.
• Skill using recovery-rigging techniques to attach or secure hoists, slings, and lifting devices with authorized equipment.
• Ability to apply or combine different operating theories depending on the system being repaired.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must have a valid state driver's license if the position requires operating motor vehicles.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation; a trial period may be required.
• Must participate in direct deposit and wear the military uniform.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing this position's duties.
• May occasionally work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional tests and diagnose malfunctions in complex electronic equipment and complete operational systems.
• Remove, install, test, maintain, modify, align, troubleshoot, and repair electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies, modules, and interconnecting cables on combat and tactical equipment.
• Use Integrated Family Test Equipment (IFTE), Built In Test Equipment (BITE), break-out boxes, automatic test equipment, and other diagnostic equipment to isolate faults and verify or adjust assemblies and modules.
• Repair or replace chassis-mounted components, printed circuit board components, and power distribution system components to the component level.
• Troubleshoot and repair launch pod/container equipment, trainer rocket and missile simulator modules, and missile/launcher pod assemblies.
• Troubleshoot carrier electrical and power distribution systems and ensure correct integration among carrier, fire-control, vehicle, hydraulic, mechanical, secure digital communications, and intercommunications systems.
• Install equipment modifications in accordance with technical work orders; perform initial and final checks and inspections when required.
• Perform field and limited sustainment maintenance, including installation, routine maintenance, repair, and overhaul of operational communications and electronics systems and related test equipment.
• Repair, align, and adjust missile guidance control systems, infrared night vision sights, optical sights, and traversing units.
• Inspect equipment, diagnose the nature and extent of malfunctions, determine whether equipment is economically repairable or unserviceable, and restore serviceable equipment through maintenance or component repair and salvage.
• Use schematics, signal string lists, technical publications, test equipment, and maintenance procedures to isolate and diagnose circuit and component faults.
• Adapt or develop test and repair procedures and techniques when necessary to meet specified operating parameters and return equipment to service.
• Use hand tools, power tools, gauges, and authorized recovery-rigging equipment to perform intricate repairs and fabricate parts for mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Conduct or participate in Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team or Command Maintenance Evaluation Team activities, and provide technical assistance and instruction.
• May act as a quality assurance/control inspector for other mechanics' work.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available, with benefits for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• The position may be eligible for union membership.

What This Job Offers

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