Electronics Technician Maintenance (Remote-Control Targets) [R11 with Security Clearance

About the role

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking an Electronics Technician, Maintenance II to join our Remote-Control Targets (RCTS) team at Eglin AFB. The successful candidate will assist in the design, construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of remote control systems. They will troubleshoot electronic circuits to the circuit card-level and component-level, perform pre-mission checkouts, and verify control signal and telemetry transmission and reception.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and operation of remote control systems installed in a wide variety of marine watercraft, military tracked, wheeled and civilian vehicles.
• Troubleshoot electronic circuits to the circuit card-level (without assistance) and to the component-level (with assistance from more highly qualified technicians).
• Receive assignments from Section Supervisor and perform work under the supervision of more highly qualified employees.
• Exercise considerable personal initiative and be able to work independently (or on teams) with little general supervision.
• Utilize custom application software in conjunction with our range communications infrastructure for Global Positioning System (GPS) control of remote-control vehicles as well as collection and analysis of GPS/TSPI mission data.
• Perform pre-mission checkouts as well as verification of control signal and telemetry transmission and reception from deployed locations in the Gulf of Mexico range.

Requirements

• Associates degree in electronics field or certificate of completion from an accredited Technical school, or equivalent military technical training, and minimum three years’ experience in the listed duties required.
• A good working knowledge of troubleshooting, repair, alignment, and operation concepts for complex electronic equipment is desirable.
• Must have an understanding of computer-controlled instrumentation, as well as analog and digital interface equipment.
• Possess a good operational knowledge of various types of test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, and frequency counters.
• Knowledge of RF components and ground based radar subsystems, including transmitters, receivers, and servo systems is highly desirable.
• Experience as an Electronics Technician in at least three of the following disciplines: servo control systems, pneumatic and electrical actuator control systems, RF receiver/transmitter principles, global positioning time/space positioning indicating (TSPI) systems, video systems and/or data link/microwave communication systems.
• Must be willing and able to wear company-provided personal protective equipment such as hearing protectors, safety glasses, gloves, etc. when required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical to include: Drug Screen, Vision & Hearing tests, Medical Condition Certification and Back X-rays.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience/Skills: Associates degree in electronics field or certificate of completion from an accredited Technical school, or equivalent military technical training, and minimum three years’ experience in the listed duties required.
• A good working knowledge of troubleshooting, repair, alignment, and operation concepts for complex electronic equipment is desirable.
• Must have an understanding of computer-controlled instrumentation, as well as analog and digital interface equipment.
• Possess a good operational knowledge of various types of test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, and frequency counters.
• Knowledge of RF components and ground based radar subsystems, including transmitters, receivers, and servo systems is highly desirable.
• Experience as an Electronics Technician in at least three of the following disciplines: servo control systems, pneumatic and electrical actuator control systems, RF receiver/transmitter principles, global positioning time/space positioning indicating (TSPI) systems, video systems and/or data link/microwave communication systems.

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits to the circuit card-level (without assistance) and to the component-level (with assistance from more highly qualified technicians).
• Personal initiative and ability to work independently (or on teams) with little general supervision.
• Utilization of custom application software in conjunction with our range communications infrastructure for Global Positioning System (GPS) control of remote-control vehicles as well as collection and analysis of GPS/TSPI mission data.
• Pre-mission checkouts and verification of control signal and telemetry transmission and reception from deployed locations in the Gulf of Mexico range.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Pay

Estimated annual salary: $84,286

Schedule

SA-TECH supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules are program-dependent and range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week while others may be different. These alternate schedules are strictly program-dependent and provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.