SIMULATOR TECHNICIAN in Barskdale AFB, Louisiana at Nova Technologies, an Employee-Owned Engineering Company

Simulator Technician

Location: Minot AFB, ND & Barksdale AFB, LA Clearance: Secret

Travel: N/A Position Available:

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Simulator Technician applies 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 isolating malfunctions, incorporating engineering changes, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments and computer control equipment. Work may be reviewed by supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential job functions for this position include:

• Work typically requires an understanding of the interrelationships of systems and circuits,exercisingindependentjudgmentinperformingsuchtasksasmakingsystem and circuit analyses.Applies technical knowledge to perform advanced technical requirements or troubleshooting.
• Performs such tasks as replacing components, wiring circuits, and repairing electronic/mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.Analyzing test readings by usingtestinstrumentssuchasdigitalmultimeters,signalgenerators,semiconductor testers, logic analyzers,lancable analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Receivetechnicalguidance,asrequired,fromsupervisor,aircrew,orengineering support staff.
• Initiates and devises troubleshooting strategy and solutions from advanced knowledge,technicalresources,orcollaborationwithaircrew, supervisor,or engineering support staff.
• Conductsroutineandemergentsystemsquality checks,documentsanomaliesand reports to supervisor.
• Abletofolloworalandwritteninstructionswithlimitedsupervision.
• Completesscheduled/unscheduledmaintenanceandpre-/post-flightoperationwithin performance standard guidelines on training devices.
• Estimatescosts,schedule,parts,andtoolsrequiredtoefficientlyrepairtrainingdevicefailures.
• Followsstandardon-the-jobsecurity/safetypractices.
• Provideback-up acrossprogramoperationsasneeded.
• Other dutiesasrequired.

Competencies

Required skills and abilities to effectively perform this position include, but are not limited to:

• Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualshouldhaveknowledgeofMSOffice products including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and project management. Additionally, must be knowledgeable of design, development, and database software, and use the Internet at intermediate level ofproficiencyto reference and create andmaintainmoderate to more complex software coding,

drawings, or supplemental original or updated documents. May make presentations on diagrams and supporting documentation to management.

• Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualshouldbeabletocommunicateclearly and persuasively through oral or written form; is guided by common interpersonal courtesies, security protocol, professional, and technical vernacular in oral and written communications in the workplace.Manage difficult or emotional customer situations and personal emotions andrespondspromptly to customer technical requirements.Listens,solicitsfeedback,integratesviableideasofothersin problem solutions, and takes initiative to build positive customer relationships. Participate in group meetings and mayfacilitatebusiness relatedpresentations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to define problems, collect data,establishfacts, draw valid conclusions, and solve technical problems. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions from oral, mathematical, narrative, or diagram form including abstract visual and concrete variables.Mayworkindependently,orwithmoderatetolimitedsupervisionbasedon experience level.

Education and Experience

Position requires High School diploma, Associate’s degree preferred. Three years related experience in simulation systems, engineering, or other industries troubleshooting electronic/mechanical equipment. Thorough knowledge of the use of electronic testing, monitoring, and repair tools. Must understand Aircraft and Weapon Systems.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not have authority or responsibility for the leadership and supervision of others.

Work Environment, Programs, and Tools

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to and may work near moving mechanical parts/or with electrical components. The employee may be exposed to moderate noise levels, vibration, or virtual motion simulations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walking/Stooping:Generally,requiredintermittentlyon a regular basisthroughout theworkdaywithinacombinationofoffice,engineering,simulatedtraining,orquasi production settings.
• Lifting/Bending:Generally,requiredintermittentlythroughoutthe workdaywithina combination ofoffice,engineering,simulated training,or quasi production settings.
• Vision(Close/Distance/Peripheral Generally,requiredtoworkwith close/peripheral vision on a regular basis.Distance visionrequiredperiodically.Ability to adjust focus.
• ManualDexterity:Abletousehandstofinger,handle,orfeel;reach withhandsand arms; use computer, office equipment/supplies, and related technology tools.
• Hearing:Abilitytohearoralinstructions,presentationsandhaveawarenessofnoise level within work setting.Noise level exposure may vary fromrelatively lowto moderate depending on location setting and work being performed.
• Travel:Travellocallyoroutoftheareatoconductbusiness/training,orconferences asrequiredvia most efficient mode of transportation as authorized.