Electronics Technician

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

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is at Letterkenny Army Depot located in Chambersburg, PA within the Production Engineering Division of the Directorate of Operations, Planning and Support. Duties include testing various electronic systems for parameters such as interference, sensitivity, reliability, performance, operation, and electromagnetics. The role involves assisting engineers by documenting the performance of electronic systems undergoing tests and serving as a technical assistant for electronic testing projects by applying the principles of electronics engineering and related fields including digital electronics, analog electronics, physics, and electromagnetics.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be willing to undergo a physical examination initially, and annually thereafter.
• Must be willing to travel on Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to lift items weighing less than 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to utilize personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Performing computer-controlled testing of electronic systems.
• Diagnosing circuit problems by the use of schematic diagrams.
• Isolating system faults through the application of theoretical analysis of circuitry construction.
• Calibrating a variety of test equipment to ensure reliability.
• Repairing and/or replacing components.
• Preparing computer test data for electronic transmission.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Test various electronic systems for parameters such as, interference, sensitivity, reliability, performance, operation, electromagnetics, etc.
• Assist engineers by documenting the performance of electronic systems undergoing tests.
• Serve as a technical assistant for electronic testing projects by applying the principles of electronics engineering and related fields including digital electronics, analog electronics, physics, and electromagnetics.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed