IFF Engineering Technician IV (Navy Combat Systems)

Job ID: S4867

About the role

The selected candidate will serve as a technical liaison and provide technical support to the United States Navy for the AN/UPX-42(C) IFF Interrogator system. Work includes assisting other technicians and projects involving Combat Identification equipment, including Mark XII and Mark XIIA systems. The role involves close collaboration with BAE Systems personnel, subcontractors, and onsite government customers.

Travel to locations throughout the U.S. is required to install, maintain, and test IFF systems on U.S. Navy ships and shore sites, with possible underway periods of up to two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Achieve BAE Systems certifications in soldering techniques and perform basic hand soldering.
• Interpret and work with schematic diagrams, manufacturing procedures, Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs), and technical drawing packages.
• Use hand tools and various measurement tools/devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, VSWR testers, and IFF Test Sets.
• Ensure calibration and equipment compliance as required.
• Inspect incoming parts and metalwork, manage parts requests, and maintain pre-expendable bin inventory.
• Review, write, and update technical documentation and drawings, including development of technical manuals, test plans, and procedures.
• Review engineering change proposals (ECP) for accuracy and applicability.

Requirements

• High school diploma and a minimum of 6 years of experience working with United States Navy combat systems.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Working knowledge of basic electronic theory.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic systems and aligning/adjusting electronic equipment and components.
• Experience with general purpose electronic test equipment (GPETE) and special purpose electronic test equipment (SPETE) such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, synchro testers, VSWR testers, and IFF Test Sets.
• Computer troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in electronic systems, including installing electronic systems equipment and designing, preparing, and modifying engineering documents and drawings.
• Experience with test plans, procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and wire lists.
• Experience reviewing, writing, and updating technical documentation.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings, change orders, work instructions, and test procedures, and review engineering change proposals (ECP) for accuracy and applicability.
• Willingness to travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations (up to 25%).
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team atmosphere.
• Must be currently residing in or willing to relocate to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Radar and/or digital system experience.
• Experience with shipboard IFF systems.
• NEC 1571 (V06B) or equivalent AN/UPX-29(V) course or experience.
• NEC 1572 (V07B) or equivalent AIMS system technician.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 10 hour certification.
• Solder skills, including ability to solder surface mount devices and IPC-610 certification.
• Familiarity with small shop tools such as drill press, punch press, and similar fabrication tools.
• Certified cable fabricator.
• Flexibility to learn and utilize other similar systems.
• Completion of a 2-year college degree in Electronic Technology or Engineering.
• Experience developing a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA & M).

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Department of Labor under the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) and is $35.64/hr, non-negotiable.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics.

Some limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Location

This position is located in Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor, adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.