What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Technician position at New Directions Technologies, Inc.?
Location:
China Lake, CA
Status:
Full Time
Job Description:
Operate and maintain proprietary instrumentation (avionics) systems on U.S. military aircraft including F/A-18.
Install, maintain, fabricate, assemble, test, operate, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade and optimize complex instrumentation / avionics systems and subsystems, both large- and small-scale.
Perform or support the design, development, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, operation, optimization, administration, troubleshooting and/or maintenance of airborne and ground data systems; these systems include (but are not limited to) data and video collection, recording, telemetry, and both real-time and post-event processing of airborne data/video.
Generate documentation and drawings related to the operation, maintenance, etc. of aforementioned data systems in accordance with Task Team Operating Procedures.
Provide training and technical support for the aforementioned data systems to other team members (both engineers and technicians).
Function as liaison to other stakeholder entities as appropriate.
Providing summaries of activities in the Monthly Progress / Status Report.
In efforts to accomplish assigned tasks, interface with all levels of NAVAIR / NAWCWD organizations and stakeholder entities.
Participate in meetings with contractor and government personnel to resolve scheduling, planning, maintenance and other technical issues.
Actively contribute to organizational process improvement activities and task team internal reviews.
Be responsible for initiating own professional development and maintaining an up-to-date understanding of all technical project requirements and organizational processes as defined in applicable documentation.
Install, maintain, fabricate, assemble, test, operate, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade and optimize complex instrumentation / avionics systems and subsystems, both large- and small-scale.
Perform or support the design, development, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, operation, optimization, administration, troubleshooting and/or maintenance of airborne and ground data systems; these systems include (but are not limited to) data and video collection, recording, telemetry, and both real-time and post-event processing of airborne data/video.
Generate documentation and drawings related to the operation, maintenance, etc. of aforementioned data systems in accordance with Task Team Operating Procedures.
Provide training and technical support for the aforementioned data systems to other team members (both engineers and technicians).
Function as liaison to other stakeholder entities as appropriate.
Providing summaries of activities in the Monthly Progress / Status Report.
In efforts to accomplish assigned tasks, interface with all levels of NAVAIR / NAWCWD organizations and stakeholder entities.
Participate in meetings with contractor and government personnel to resolve scheduling, planning, maintenance and other technical issues.
Actively contribute to organizational process improvement activities and task team internal reviews.
Be responsible for initiating own professional development and maintaining an up-to-date understanding of all technical project requirements and organizational processes as defined in applicable documentation.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
6928
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
High school diploma/GED plus 7 years of experience, or Associates-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 5 years of experience.
Must possess a current security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.
Administration, management and development of information technology, network, airborne data acquisition and computing systems.
Open-mindedness, teach ability, high motivation, and team-orientation.
Sound character, flexibility, resilience and positive attitude.
Ability to perform, manage, and prioritize multiple related tasks in a highly dynamic and time-sensitive environment.
Non-local travel, domestic and foreign, may be required in support of this tasking.
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Desired Skills:
Training or experience with airborne and ground instrumentation systems, video and data
recording/telemetry, MIL-STD-1553, and related data-bus and digital recorders.
Prior experience in handling COMSEC assets.
Practical knowledge of system administration, systems security, network and computer operation support. This includes intimate familiarity with DoD-approved operating systems, network connectivity (both copper and fiber), and data warehousing/mining (including NAS and RAID technologies).
Salary: the expected pay range for this position is $79,040 to $116,480 but is subject to change.
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
High school diploma/GED plus 7 years of experience, or Associates-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 5 years of experience.
Must possess a current security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.
Administration, management and development of information technology, network, airborne data acquisition and computing systems.
Open-mindedness, teach ability, high motivation, and team-orientation.
Sound character, flexibility, resilience and positive attitude.
Ability to perform, manage, and prioritize multiple related tasks in a highly dynamic and time-sensitive environment.
Non-local travel, domestic and foreign, may be required in support of this tasking.
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Desired Skills:
Training or experience with airborne and ground instrumentation systems, video and data
recording/telemetry, MIL-STD-1553, and related data-bus and digital recorders.
Prior experience in handling COMSEC assets.
Practical knowledge of system administration, systems security, network and computer operation support. This includes intimate familiarity with DoD-approved operating systems, network connectivity (both copper and fiber), and data warehousing/mining (including NAS and RAID technologies).
Salary: the expected pay range for this position is $79,040 to $116,480 but is subject to change.
Security Clearance:
Interim Secret
Salary : $79,040 - $116,480
