Electronics Technician Maintenance III

Amentum•Panama City, FL

About The Position

The Electronics Technician Maintenance III applies advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot unusually complex electronics problems that cannot typically be resolved solely by consulting manufacturer manuals or similar documentation. The work includes locating and evaluating circuitry, assessing electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, incorporating engineering changes, analyzing circuits and waveforms, and tracing signal flow. The technician uses common and complex test instruments and computer control equipment, and may work independently subject to general review for compliance with accepted practices. The role also provides technical guidance to lower-level technicians. The technician maintains, repairs, and installs electronic equipment and related devices, including transmitting and receiving systems such as radar, radio, telecommunications, sonar, and navigational aids; micro and mainframe computers and terminals; and industrial measuring, controlling, and calibration equipment. The position applies electronics knowledge and practical skills to identify malfunctions and restore equipment operation. Other position-related duties may be assigned or requested. Work takes place in a shop environment with moderate lighting, heating, and ventilation. Conditions may include fumes, cuts and bruises from tool use, moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, vibration, loud noise, and other potential hazards. The position may require maintaining a security clearance and may require travel. Employees are responsible for following safety, quality, and operational, environmental, and other applicable procedures and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of actual and recent electronics, robotics, aircraft, vehicle, or missile experience.
Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to electronics maintenance.
Knowledge of the scopes and limitations of categories of electronic maintenance and their applications to the contract unit.
Knowledge of the theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories, and components; theory of flight and electronic flight controls; and electrical and electronic principles.
Ability to use and read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
Ability to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent lifting of 40–45 pounds and occasional lifting of more than 50 pounds.
Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Clarity of written and oral expression is desired.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot unusually complex electronic problems using advanced technical knowledge, including locating circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes.
Perform circuit analyses, waveform calculations, and signal-flow tracing using independent judgment.
Use electronic test instruments and complex computer control equipment to diagnose and maintain systems.
Provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians.
Maintain, repair, and install electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, computers and terminals, and industrial measuring, controlling, and calibration devices.
Determine electronic equipment malfunctions and restore equipment operation.
Inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Follow applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements; participate in required training and safety responsibilities as appropriate.