Electronics Technician

Must be eligible for a secret security clearance to be considered for this position

Job Summary:

Provides on-site, electronic technician, research, development and test support to ATI7 at CCSFS. Serves as Electronics Specialist and Technician; performs plans and coordinates upkeep, maintenance, and repairs of electronic sensors and associated equipment. Designs, develops and integrates electrical components, as required, into developmental systems to assist in payload to platform integration activities.  Provides tracking of program activities and status reporting to synchronize and enhance missions. Performs specialized work requiring interpretation and application of concepts, theories, and ability to make sound judgments. Provide technical advice to government project managers and engineers

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct routine and periodic maintenance, performs minor repairs, and conducts pre and post operational checks on a variety of equipment including sensors other electronic equipment.

• Provide technical expertise to support fabrication, modification, bench test, calibration and troubleshooting of prototype systems.

• Plans and coordinates remote sensor test maintenance and preparedness for operations involving multiple functions such as readiness, utilization, safety, and interagency coordination.

• Assist with ad hoc test support projects, including field support and movement and liaisons with stakeholders in support of project assignments.

• Performs hands on support to all aspects of Cape test operations as assigned.

• Complies with and facilitates industry hygiene and safety standards and requirements in the workplace.

• Identifies equipment and electronics deficiencies.

• Support both execution and management of technical projects.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Required:

• Ability to manage time and resources

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to present relevant factors (both verbal and written) so that technical information is understood by non-technical end users

• Good interpersonal skills

• Effective communicator

• Works well independently or as part of a group

• Degree of judgment and multi-tasking associated with performing job duties

• May provide support on special projects as needed

• Eagle PCB design software and PCB's fabricated at a fab house or fabricated themselves.

• Connecting and configuring marine components

• NMEA-2000 and network configuration

• Waterproofing/weatherproofing/ruggedizing electrical components

• Soldering skills including SMD (surface mount design)

• Cable fabrication (i.e. Ethernet, Cat5, Coaxial, etc)

• Circuit analysis

• Microcontrollers and microcomputers

• RF equipment

Desired:

• Knowledge of standard DoD acquisition regulations, practices and procedures.

• Experience developing, implementing, and tracking performance metrics

• Experience in Risk Management processes

• Good writing skills, as there may be a requirement to write reports.

• First Aid Certification

• Boat owner or operator

• Commercial/industrial electrical skills in order to repair/modify/maintain systems

Education And/Or Training:

• Degrees Required : High School Degree plus 4 - 10 years’ related experience

• Degrees Desired: Associates Degree plus 2 - 5 years’ directly related experience