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Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH INC) · 2 weeks ago

EW Pod Engineering Technician IV (NITE)

Virginia Beach,VA,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a well-established DoD contractor specializing in various engineering and maintenance services. They are seeking an EW Pod Engineering Technician IV to maintain and support various electronic warfare systems and ensure operational readiness for military training exercises.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved by referencing manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all EW, TCTS AS, LATR PIP, Iridium and IMPASS subsystems and associated interface equipment

Maintains, repairs, inspects, troubleshoots, and programs systems equipment or components using complex RF test equipment such as pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and computer analytical equipment and specialized test equipment (T4B Test Set, LATR Test set, LATR portable test units, and TCTS AS test sets) to perform complex troubleshooting, isolate malfunctions, and repair equipment to the component level when possible

Lead Maintenance Technician may review work for compliance with accepted practices

Provides technical guidance and on-the-job training to other technicians

Coordinate with Navy and civilian personnel (aircrews, schedulers) for delivery, installation, maintenance and removal of equipment /assets to meet Unit Level and Large Force Exercise requirements

Coordinate equipment Preventive Maintenance schedules and daily work assignments to lower-level technicians within work section

Extensive equipment handling and administrative processing to prepare/deliver equipment to meet exercise requirements

Documents maintenance actions in IEMS, various logbooks, and databases

Monitor and verify work order entry accuracy of lower-level technicians

May serve as IMPASS System Maintainer aboard various ships and deploy with equipment during FIREX events

May be required to serve as a project flight technician in support of airborne Developmental Test & Evaluation and Fleet training CAS support requirements

Must meets all CAS contractor, FAA, and NAWCAD imposed flight qualifications required to fly in this support role on CAS aircraft

Performance of Flightline/Equipment support requirements during exercises at remote locations

Occasional extended travel required for exercise support

Maintains asset control on all equipment and completes DD1149s for equipment issue

Provides technical support to visiting engineers

Installation of instrumentation equipment on various participant platforms, to include fixed and rotary wing, ship and surface participants

Will transport, install and de-install Iridium Tracking Units (ITU) on ships, vehicles, and landing craft to bases and facilities onboard naval vessels as required

Fabricates unique power and RF interfaces to allow installation and operation of equipment for non-standard exercise participant platforms

Responsible for quality of contractor range functions, to include operations, scheduling, technical library, security, training, safety, supply, quality assurance, configuration management, and documentation

Equipment delivery, travel to delivery points

Forklift operation

Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

Electronic Warfare systemsTactical Combat Training SystemsRF Test equipmentDigital/analog signal processingRadarRadar theoryElectromechanical devicesCommunicationsGPS Receiver testingLow voltage AC equipmentAntenna systemsCurrent Driver’s LicenseCPR/First Aid certificationU.S. DoD Secret Security ClearancePlanning/organizing skills

Required

High School diploma or equivalent is required

Completion of a technical school, trade school, or armed services technical school curriculum equivalent to Navy 'C' School or course of training in electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, or engineering technology or completion of at least 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of course studies at an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical curriculum

Minimum position-specific training required at least three (3) years' experience in Electronic Warfare systems or Tactical Combat Training Systems equipment maintenance is preferred and familiarity with Naval Aviation Maintenance and Quality Assurance Programs or equivalent is required

Experience working on military/civilian/commercial flight lines in, and around, aircraft

Must obtain or have a current CPR/First Aid certification (within six (6) months of hire)

Ability to speak, read, and write English

Three (3) years' electronic maintenance in the following areas: Digital/analog signal processing, Radar and Radar theory, Electromechanical devices, Communications, DC power supplies, RF Test equipment, RF signal processing (VHF, UHF, and microwave), Low voltage AC equipment, Antenna systems, Primary and secondary power equipment, GPS Receiver testing

Current Driver's License required; must be able to be insured through company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment

U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment

All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation

Preferred

Seven (7) years' technical experience working with tactical training range systems (or equivalent military experience)

Training in tactical data information links and fundamentals

Four (4) years' experience with DRMS (Digital Radio Management System) or similar voice and data IP/UDP multicasting

Five (5) years' experience with CMS as a COMSEC

Five (5) years' experience with SATCOM operations (UHF DAMA, GBS, MUOS, WGS, etc.)

Five (5) years' electronic maintenance or operations in five or more of the following areas: Communications (multiplexer equipment, VHF, UHF, HF, microwave, fiber-optic), PC computer systems, DC power supplies, Test equipment, Optical equipment, RF signal processing, Antennas, Low voltage AC equipment, Primary and secondary power equipment, Auto-transfer (UPS) equipment