What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Technician position at Air Force Test Center?
- Published Feb. 7, 2025
- Air Force Test Center
About the Air Force Test Center:
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a full-time Electronics Technician (NJ-0856-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, Electronic Warfare Group, EWS Division (412EWG/EWS) at Edwards Air Force Base.
The Site Support Division provides Group-wide support and processes for ground test support services, engineering, operations, maintenance, logistics, drafting, safety, environmental compliance, space allocation and utilization. The primary purpose of this position is to provide electronics technical support for designing, developing, acquiring, installing, operating and maintaining systems used for the developmental and operational test and evaluation of sophisticated Electronic Warfare (EW) systems installed on various ground and manned and unmanned airborne weapon systems.
THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2025 salary range: $71,244 – $101,988 per year (includes locality)
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
- Advanced Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Skills
- Proficiency in Wiring and Circuit Design
- Knowledge of Control Systems and Automation.
Major Duties:
- Certifies assigned systems and sub-systems to ensure compliance with USAF, DoD, and commercial test customers systems under test and safety requirements.
- Makes overall evaluation and determination as to whether or not the utilities are operating within prescribed standards and tolerances.
- Collaborates with engineers regarding ground test support utilities tolerances and makes on-the-spot determinations as to what actions to take to return system(s) to operable conditions.
- Develops and recommends changes in procedures and technical instructions to ensure more efficient operations and/or reduction in maintenance time.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- Education requirements (Check OPM Qualifications Standard and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR))
- Must have knowledge of 400 Hz frequency converters and inverters, F-22 and F-35 ground test hydraulic pumping systems, B-1B Coolanol and Polyalphaolefin (PAO) ground test systems and various other hydronic conditioning systems, electronic servo controls, environmental controls, and peripheral equipment for the anechoic chamber and other EW ground test and modeling and simulation capabilities, systems, subsystems, and infrastructure.
- Must have practical knowledge of a wide range of EW ground test equipment, methods principles, requirements, work techniques, and practices and skill in applying standardized, analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques.
- Must have a comprehensive, intensive and practical knowledge of, and extensive experience and skill in applying a wide range of technical electronics/electrical concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and precedents; analytical and diagnostics techniques; and techniques for developing new or modified work methods, approaches, or procedures.
Paid Time Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Health & Wellness:
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $71,244 - $101,988
