What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Technician position at Air Force Test Center?
- Published Dec. 18, 2024
- Air Force Test Center
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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 412th Test Wing, 412th Maintenance Group, 412th Maintenance Squadron/Munitions Flight (MXMW) at Edwards Air Force Base, in Edwards, California.
To provide electronic technical support and research, modification, developmental and/or operational test and evaluation encompassing a variety of conventional and/or modified non-fielded; prototype or pre-production; and/or extensively modified production aircraft including, but not limited, to B-1, B-2, and B-52 bomber aircraft assigned to the Air Force Test Center (AFTC). Involves Airborne Electronic Countermeasures, air-to-air, and air-to-ground weapons delivery, back shop and sortie generation for developmental and follow-on programs critical to the USAF, and other agencies.
THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA ( Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2024 salary range: $69,729 - $109,673 per year (includes locality)
Telework Information: Position not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
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.
- Able to work off shift with little to no notification.
- Graduation for USAF 2W2 technical school, highly desired
Major Duties:
- Inspecting, Troubleshooting, repairing high performance test modified weapon systems.
- Uploads, downloads, and cross loads weapons to launch gear.
- Assembles and disassembles emergent and legacy air launched missiles.
- Performs maintenance on electronic equipment and coordinates maintenance activities.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Top Security clearance.
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- Financial Management Statement
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
- Possess a comprehensive knowledge of one or more software-controlled missile test stations and their peripherals.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of the interactions of the electronic systems that are interfaced with the test station or aircraft weapons system.
- Technical knowledge of computer machine language and programming principles.
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, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $69,729 - $109,673
