Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician jobs in United States
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DCS Corp · 1 month ago

Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician

positionRidgecrest, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$70K/yr - $76K/yr
date2+ years exp

DCS Corp is seeking an Operations Instrumentation Avionics Technician to operate and maintain proprietary avionics systems on U.S. military aircraft. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex instrumentation systems while supporting pre- and post-flight operations.

AerospaceManagement ConsultingNational Security
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Culture & ValuesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

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
Support pre- and post-flight instrumentation
Support pre-flight aircraft software loading
Fabricate connectorized wire harnesses, avionics assemblies and subassemblies
Maintain information / configuration tracking and documentation
Prepare and deliver documentation up to and including technical reports, briefings and final status reports
Undertake non-local, domestic, and foreign travel to support non-local test-flights
Operate rental and organizational vehicles on and off base to move test equipment to/from the flight line and to/from non-local test sites

Qualification

Instrumentation systemsAvionics systemsMIL-STD-1553Electronics knowledgeTeam orientationResilienceFlexibilityPositive attitudeHigh motivation

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required
High school diploma/GED plus 7 years of experience, or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 2 years of experience
Must be able to be granted a security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment
Open-mindedness, teachable, 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

Preferred

Practical knowledge of electronics/avionics including multi-conductor signal cables, video lines, and circuits
Training or experience with instrumentation systems, video and data recording/telemetry, MIL-STD-1553, and related data-bus and digital recorders
Organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance experience in US military avionics systems (USN or USMC experience preferred)
Prior experience in handling COMSEC assets

Company

DCS Corp

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DCS Corp creates innovative technology solutions for their customers in the national security sector.
dateFounded in 1977
location
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.dcscorp.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Benbow
Chief Executive Officer
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Tim Phelps
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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