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Amentum · 3 months ago

Avionics Technician III, MQ-9 (Kaneohe Bay, HI)

US-HI-Kaneohe

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$40.63/hr - $40.63/hr

5+ years exp

Amentum is a company that provides services in various sectors, and they are seeking an Avionics Technician III for the USMC MQ-9. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting aircraft electronics and Ground Control Station systems, providing technical guidance to lower-level technicians, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Must maintain assigned UAS aircraft, electrical generators, load banks, starters, relays, batteries, actuators, circuit breakers, switches, and aircraft instruments

Must apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents. Examples of such problems include determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes

Work typically requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment

The CLS technician shall utilize excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet Daily Flight Schedule

Required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, attend shift change maintenance meetings, perform as a QA, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts

Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that affect operational and maintenance capabilities

Requires an advanced understanding of the interrelationships of circuits and associated systems

Exercises independent judgment and leadership in performing assigned tasks in conjunction with designated direction from Production Staff and/or Avionic Leads

Uses common and complex test instruments in the performance of assigned duties

Provides technical and directional leadership guidance to lower-level avionic technicians

Provides training to lower-level avionic technicians

Must be able to sign off work in either NALCOMIS/OOMA or IMDS

Must have knowledge and understanding of CNAFINST 4790.2 and DAFI 21-101

Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices

Apply advanced technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining malfunctions and applies skill in restoring equipment operations

Must be able to work without direct supervision

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Ground Control Station maintenanceAdvanced electronics knowledgeCircuit analysisTechnical publications knowledgeIAT Level II certificationBlueprint readingLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Must have an active Secret US Government clearance with ability to obtain Top-Secret. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret/Top-Secret Clearance

Must have High School Diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum

Minimum of five years of actual Ground Control Station (GCS) maintenance experience required

Minimum of two years' actual experience on MQ-9 GCS, as an Avionics Technician

Must have advanced knowledge of basic and complex electronics maintenance and repair

Must have advanced knowledge of RFF systems, components, and accessories

Must possess advanced knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft electronics maintenance

Must know theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and have a thorough understanding of electrical and electronic principles

Must be capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables

Must be eligible to gain and maintain one of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC, IAW DOD 8570.01-M commensurate with the assigned duties within 90 days of hire or before second deployment

Must be able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment

Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment, as needed

Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date

Must have current/active State Issued Driver's License