Weapons & Communications System Operator I - Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, handles and operates a wide variety of military weapons systems, from small arms to turret-mounted combat vehicle weapons systems. Prepares systems for operation by conducting preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and pre-fire checks, and adjusts and troubleshoots turret-mounted weapons systems. Performs operational checkouts of combat vehicle weapons systems, including checking vehicle subsystems such as communications and navigation, and completing final preparations such as bore sighting and pre-fire checks. Rides aboard test vehicles to generate, collect, and record test data requested by the test officer on the vehicle mission sheet, and observes and reports test findings to the test officer. Conducts established military disciplines for safe weapons handling. Tests subsystem software and other software related to military combat vehicles and communications devices according to the test plan. Performs other duties as required to complete the assigned mission. The position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Handle and operate military weapons systems, including small arms and turret-mounted combat vehicle weapons systems.
• Conduct PMCS and pre-fire checks; adjust and troubleshoot turret-mounted weapons systems.
• Perform operational checkouts of combat vehicle weapons systems and their communications and navigation subsystems.
• Complete final system preparations, including bore sighting and pre-fire checks.
• Ride aboard test vehicles to generate, collect, and record test data requested by the test officer on the vehicle mission sheet.
• Observe and report test findings to the test officer.
• Follow established military disciplines for safe weapons handling.
• Test subsystem software and other software related to military combat vehicles and communications devices in accordance with the test plan.
• Perform other duties as required to complete the assigned mission.

What This Job Offers

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