Electronics Technician

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command • Chambersburg, PA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

This Electronics Technician position is located at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, within the Production Engineering Division of the Directorate of Operations, Planning and Support. The technician tests electronic systems for parameters such as interference, sensitivity, reliability, performance, operation, and electromagnetics. The role also assists engineers by documenting the performance of electronic systems undergoing tests and provides technical assistance on electronic testing projects, applying principles of electronics engineering and related fields, including digital electronics, analog electronics, physics, and electromagnetics.

The position requires willingness to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, undergo an initial and annual physical examination, travel on temporary duty up to 10% of the time, lift items weighing less than 50 pounds, and use employer-provided personal protective equipment. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements using experience alone; education cannot substitute for experience. The position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade for up to one year, with possible extensions or conversion to a permanent position as described in the announcement.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience performing computer-controlled testing of electronic systems; diagnosing circuit problems using schematic diagrams; isolating system faults through theoretical analysis of circuitry construction; calibrating test equipment; repairing and/or replacing components; and preparing computer test data for electronic transmission.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the preceding 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be willing to undergo an initial physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Must be willing to travel on temporary duty up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to lift items weighing less than 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants must meet the qualification requirements using experience alone; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category and provide supporting documents.

Responsibilities

• Test electronic systems for interference, sensitivity, reliability, performance, operation, electromagnetics, and other parameters.
• Document the performance of electronic systems undergoing tests to assist engineers.
• Provide technical assistance on electronic testing projects, applying principles of electronics engineering and related fields.
• Perform computer-controlled testing of electronic systems.
• Diagnose circuit problems using schematic diagrams.
• Isolate system faults through theoretical analysis of circuitry construction.
• Calibrate test equipment to ensure reliability.
• Repair and/or replace components.
• Prepare computer test data for electronic transmission.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on the position type.

What This Job Offers

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