Electronics Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Indiantown Gap, PA

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, assigned to the Combined Support Maintenance Shop East. The Electronics Mechanic performs functional tests, analyzes equipment performance and malfunctions, and removes, installs, tests, maintains, modifies, aligns, and troubleshoots electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies, modules, and interconnecting cables on combat and tactical equipment. Equipment includes M1-series main battle tanks, M2/3-series Bradley fighting vehicles, Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), the TOW Missile System, and the ATACMS Launch Loader Module (LLM).

The mechanic troubleshoots and repairs launch pod/container (LP/C), trainer rocket simulator modules, Missiles/Launchers Pod Assembly (M/LPA), trainer missile simulator modules, and similar equipment. The position uses a variety of test equipment, special and common hand tools, power tools, and gauges to locate faults and perform intricate repairs. It also establishes and maintains maintenance records for equipment maintained or repaired, and performs other duties as assigned.

The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the Pennsylvania National Guard, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Military grades are enlisted E1–E8. The position is excepted service and is described as permanent; 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 at the military grade listed in the announcement.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Military grade must be enlisted E1–E8.
• For males born after December 31, 1959, registration for Selective Service is required.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of electrical or electronic theory, common testing procedures, use of electronics-trade hand tools, and reading schematics.
• Experience or training applying principles, basic functions, and theory of electronic systems or equipment.
• Experience diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems.
• Experience making mechanical repairs using precision measuring and calibrating equipment.
• Experience using complex test equipment, such as deviation meters or complex special test panels.
• Experience interpreting technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional tests and analyze performance and malfunctions of combat and tactical equipment.
• Remove, install, test, maintain, modify, align, and troubleshoot electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies, modules, and interconnecting cables.
• Work on equipment including M1-series tanks, M2/3-series Bradley fighting vehicles, MLRS, the TOW Missile System, and the ATACMS Launch Loader Module.
• Troubleshoot and repair launch pod/container (LP/C), trainer rocket simulator modules, Missiles/Launchers Pod Assembly (M/LPA), trainer missile simulator modules, and similar items.
• Use systems test sets and other test equipment to locate trouble by component unit, circuit, or circuit element.
• Use special and common hand tools, power tools, and gauges to make intricate repairs.
• Establish and maintain maintenance records for equipment maintained or repaired.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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