Electronics Mechanic (T32)

Army National Guard Units • Alexandria, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Alabama Army National Guard, assigned to AL UTES 1 in Alexandria, Alabama. The Electronics Mechanic performs troubleshooting, repair, testing, maintenance, alignment, modification, and overhaul of moderately complex electronic, electrical, communications, tactical, and combat equipment. Equipment includes launch pod/container and missile/launcher assemblies and simulators, radio and teletype systems, radio relay and terminal systems, tactical computers, night-vision and optical sights, and related components and test equipment.

The position uses electronic test equipment, hand and power tools, gauges, technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance procedures to locate faults, replace or repair components, and restore equipment to serviceable condition. The mechanic maintains equipment records, assists with repair-parts requests, and may provide technical assistance and instruction to units across the state or participate in maintenance evaluation activities. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; the selectee must wear the military uniform. A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% may be authorized, subject to approval.

Requirements

• Membership in the Alabama Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Military grade must be at least PVT and no higher than CW2.
• 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 the principles, basic functions, and theory of electronic systems or equipment.
• Experience diagnosing electronic equipment or system problems and determining needed repairs.
• Experience making mechanical repairs using precision measuring and calibrating equipment.
• Experience using complex test equipment, such as deviation meters or complex special test panels.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.
• Knowledge of electronic operating 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 electronic components and moderately complex items using circuit theory.
• Ability to understand interactions among complex, interrelated circuits, components, and other factors.
• Limited knowledge of electromechanical servo systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical and electric motor systems and their interactions.
• Skill interpreting moderately complex system drawings, specifications, and schematics to identify assembly functions and interconnections and troubleshoot components, assemblies, subassemblies, and cable harnesses.
• Skill using a wide variety of electronic test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and gauges.
• Skill using gunner's quadrants, transits, levels, and theodolites to survey mounts and mounting bolts for exactness.
• Ability to use recovery-rigging techniques to attach and secure hoists, slings, and lifting devices using authorized equipment.
• Skill and knowledge to provide technical assistance and instruction.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Selectee is required to wear the military uniform.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair individual components and moderately complex launch pod/container, trainer simulator, missile/launcher pod assembly, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot carrier electrical and power distribution components; isolate faulty assemblies, cables, wiring harnesses, and modules to component level for repair or replacement.
• Perform initial and final checks and, when required, inspections of equipment being repaired.
• Functionally test, analyze, remove, install, maintain, modify, align, and troubleshoot electronic and electrical modules and interconnecting cables in tactical, combat, and communications equipment.
• Operate automatic test equipment to isolate faults in electronic modules, circuit cards, assemblies, and similar items; repair or replace chassis-mounted and printed-circuit-board components.
• Use electronic test equipment to locate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions.
• Perform field and limited sustainment maintenance, including installation, routine maintenance, repair, and overhaul of communications and electronics systems, peripheral equipment, related test equipment, and authorized automation equipment.
• Repair, align, and adjust infrared night-vision sights, optical sights, and traversing units; remove and replace defective electrical, electronic, and mechanical components.
• Inspect equipment, diagnose the nature and extent of malfunctions, determine whether repair is economical, and repair or recommend defective components or assemblies for salvage.
• Maintain tactical computers, radio sets, and similar equipment; use technical references and test equipment to diagnose circuit and component malfunctions and apply directed equipment modifications.
• Use systems test sets, meters, indicators, oscillators, bridges, signal generators, hand tools, power tools, and gauges to localize faults and make repairs.
• Establish and maintain maintenance records and assist in preparing requests for 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.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available, subject to eligibility based on position type and work schedule.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% may be authorized, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

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