Electronics Mechanic

Army National Guard Units•Indiantown Gap, PA

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service technician position with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, assigned to the PA Combined Support Maintenance Shop East. The Electronics Mechanic performs troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, repair, modification, and overhaul of electronic, electrical, communication, automation, and related equipment. Equipment includes launch pod/containers, trainer rocket and missile simulator modules, missile/launcher pod assemblies, fixed and mobile communication systems, peripheral equipment, and authorized automation equipment. The position also maintains equipment records, assists with repair-parts requests, may participate in maintenance assistance or evaluation teams, and provides technical instruction to units throughout Pennsylvania. The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment and military uniform wear. It is a dual-status excepted-service technician position; military grades are enlisted E1–E8. Permanent change-of-station costs will not be paid.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required, with a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
Applicants who are not current National Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard at the military grade listed in the announcement.
Must wear the military uniform.
Must meet the listed enlisted military grade range of E1–E8.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
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, basic functions, and theory of electronic systems or equipment.
Experience diagnosing problems and determining repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems.
Experience making mechanical repairs using precision measuring and calibrating equipment.
Experience using complex test equipment.
Experience interpreting technical manuals, specifications, and publications.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Experience is evaluated based on duties performed, rather than length of time alone; the record of experience, training, and education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and perform routine repairs on launch pod/containers, trainer rocket simulator modules, missile/launcher pod assemblies, trainer missile simulator modules, and similar equipment.
Perform functional tests; analyze equipment performance and malfunctions; remove, install, test, maintain, modify, align, and troubleshoot electronic and electrical modules and interconnecting cables.
Perform field and limited sustainment maintenance, including installation, routine maintenance, repair, and overhaul of fixed and mobile communication and electronics systems.
Maintain communication systems, peripheral equipment, related test equipment, and authorized automation equipment.
Use test equipment to locate trouble by component, circuit, or circuit element.
Use special and common hand tools, power tools, and gauges to make repairs.
Establish and maintain maintenance records for equipment maintained or repaired.
Assist in preparing requests for required repair parts.
May participate in a Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team or act as an inspector on a Command Maintenance Evaluation Team.
Provide technical assistance and instruction to units throughout the state.
Perform other duties as assigned.