Missile Electronic Technician

Lockheed Martin•Silverdale, WA

3d•$35 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of higher level personnel, perform tasks associated with preparation of new, fleet return and special purpose missiles for tactical readiness by setting up and conducting the final acceptance tests, troubleshooting and performing operational checkout of systems, subsystems and components. Perform inspection and related functions involved in quality assurance and acceptance of Fleet Ballistic Missile systems, components, materials and Systems Acceptance Checkout Equipment (SACE) at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC). Perform adjustments, synchronizations, modifications, repairs and user calibrations on FBM test consoles. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance operations. Prepare new and fleet return flight electronics packages for troubleshooting, operational checkout, and final acceptance tests on various package level and subsystem level electronic test consoles. Work with technical assistance and guidance, or work independently with complete procedures or written instruction after initial on-the-job instruction and guidance. Work with progressively less guidance and instruction as knowledge, skill, and experience in classification increases. Assist in and/or perform acceptance testing, troubleshooting and operational checkout of electronic and other systems on missiles or flight electronics packages prior to and during customer acceptance for tactical test operations. Assist in and/or perform the set-up, interconnecting and making ready test equipment, performance measuring and simulating instruments in preparation for checkouts as required. Assist in and/or perform the operation of test consoles and instruments during systems and component test to demonstrate, record, analyze and correct operating performance of missiles or flight electronic packages; perform tests in such areas as guidance, telemetry, command and control, payload/vehicle compatibility, simulated countdown and simulated flight. Record test data during operational checkout; assist in diagnosing, locating and troubleshooting malfunctioning parts of the system. Assist in and/or perform adjustments, synchronizations, modifications, repairs, rework corrections and replacements as required to meet specified requirements. Assist in and/or perform the repair and maintenance associated with ground test and data recording equipment such as SACE or test consoles. Assist in and/or perform inspection of the assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, rework, test consoles (e.g. SACE), or other support equipment; of the receipt, shipment, handling, testing, altering, repairing, reworking, and packaging of components and hardware. Stamp or otherwise approve acceptable parts, tests, etc., and prepare or process paperwork as required. Reject items found to be discrepant or unacceptable, and determine reason for rejection as required; prepare necessary discrepancy documentation for disposition of such items. Evaluate test data, assembly and refurbishment processes and procedures and recommend new methods, processes or procedures to improve quality assurance and quality control. Assist in and/or perform a continuous monitoring of all production and test activities. Assist in and/or devise specialized test apparatus as required. Once certified/licensed in a specific area, this position will provide guidance, assistance, and training to other employees in training. Assist in and/or perform inspection of ordnance and inert components, assemblies and systems. This position is for day shift, but may require some shift work, and is located in Silverdale, Washington. A pre-employment physical exam, background check, drug screen, and Interim Secret Clearance required prior to start.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 months experience in aerospace operations or other relevant experience.
Possess general knowledge of electronics, calibrated test instruments and shop mathematics.
Familiar with troubleshooting, operational checkout and inspections of missiles and their components.
Ability to obtain and retain Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) certification.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be a US Citizen. Cannot be a dual citizen
Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ordnance processing, safety and security requirements
Ability to work with hazardous material.
Demonstrated ability to perform in a team environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong safety and security mindset

Responsibilities

preparation of new, fleet return and special purpose missiles for tactical readiness
setting up and conducting the final acceptance tests
troubleshooting and performing operational checkout of systems, subsystems and components
inspection and related functions involved in quality assurance and acceptance of Fleet Ballistic Missile systems, components, materials and Systems Acceptance Checkout Equipment (SACE) at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC)
adjustments, synchronizations, modifications, repairs and user calibrations on FBM test consoles
preventative and corrective maintenance operations
preparing new and fleet return flight electronics packages for troubleshooting, operational checkout, and final acceptance tests on various package level and subsystem level electronic test consoles
acceptance testing, troubleshooting and operational checkout of electronic and other systems on missiles or flight electronics packages prior to and during customer acceptance for tactical test operations
set-up, interconnecting and making ready test equipment, performance measuring and simulating instruments in preparation for checkouts as required
operation of test consoles and instruments during systems and component test to demonstrate, record, analyze and correct operating performance of missiles or flight electronic packages; perform tests in such areas as guidance, telemetry, command and control, payload/vehicle compatibility, simulated countdown and simulated flight
record test data during operational checkout
diagnosing, locating and troubleshooting malfunctioning parts of the system
adjustments, synchronizations, modifications, repairs, rework corrections and replacements as required to meet specified requirements
repair and maintenance associated with ground test and data recording equipment such as SACE or test consoles
inspection of the assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, rework, test consoles (e.g. SACE), or other support equipment; of the receipt, shipment, handling, testing, altering, repairing, reworking, and packaging of components and hardware
stamp or otherwise approve acceptable parts, tests, etc., and prepare or process paperwork as required
reject items found to be discrepant or unacceptable, and determine reason for rejection as required; prepare necessary discrepancy documentation for disposition of such items
evaluate test data, assembly and refurbishment processes and procedures and recommend new methods, processes or procedures to improve quality assurance and quality control
continuous monitoring of all production and test activities
devise specialized test apparatus as required
provide guidance, assistance, and training to other employees in training
inspection of ordnance and inert components, assemblies and systems