Electronics Technician Maintenance III (5D920 bldg 370)
Akima · Chambersburg, PA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
AFO is looking for an Electronics Technician Maintenance III to work in Chambersburg, PA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex electronic problems beyond standard manuals.
- Analyzes circuitry, electromagnetic radiation, signal flow, and waveforms using specialized test equipment.
- Uses instruments like pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, oscilloscopes, and analyzers.
- Performs troubleshooting, repair, alignment, calibration, and testing of complex electronic systems.
- Works on advanced systems such as radars, missile systems, antennas, launchers, and control equipment.
- Diagnoses failures in integrated circuitry and determines repair/replacement requirements.
- Conducts operational checkout using patch boards, adapters, and test equipment.
- Performs voltage, frequency, and RF calculations; analyzes schematics and signal relationships.
- Repairs/replaces components such as ICs, transistors, diodes, FETs, and other electronic parts.
- Adjusts and aligns components for proper electrical and mechanical performance.
- Calibrates and tunes assemblies to ensure operation within required tolerances.
- Verifies and proof-tests equipment to ensure compliance with standards.
- Works with systems like power supplies, radar transmitters, signal generators, and circuit boards.
- Follows technical manuals (TMs), DMWRs, and procedures—or develops new testing methods if none exist.
- Designs adapters and interfaces to support testing and repair processes.
- Documents and formalizes new procedures (schematics, diagrams, setups).
- Collaborates with engineers on system specifications and improvements.
- Tests and maintains advanced electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, generators).
- May guide lower-level technicians and work outdoors in various conditions.
- Requires or may obtain a forklift license as needed.
Qualifications
- +5 years of experience in the field.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
Work Type: On-Site