Electronic Warfare Technician III in Fallon, Nevada at Westech International Inc

Purpose and Scope:

Provides operational and technical maintenance support for Fallon Range Training Complex. Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The Electronics Technician Maintenance III 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 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. Work may be reviewed by supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices. This position may provide technical guidance to lower level technicians.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs systems maintenance and operations and applies technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturer’s manuals or similar documents.
• Applies technical knowledge in troubleshooting, isolating malfunctions, repairing to the component level, and incorporating engineering changes.
• Work typically requires understanding of the interrelationships of analog, digital, mechanical, and RF operating systems, diagnostics, and circuits.
• Makes circuit analyses, calculates waveforms, and traces relationships in signal flow.
• Uses applicable test equipment, based on task at hand, to complete required maintenance.
• Provides technical guidance to lower level technicians.
• Performs organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance on assigned system; corrosion control on equipment/antenna; and site housekeeping.
• Qualified to operate primary system, 1 additional system, and perform maintenance on primary system.
• Documents maintenance actions in Site Log and Integrated Enterprise Management System (IEMS) under guidance of senior technician.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 3 years' experience involved in the following maintenance: Digital/analog signal processing; synchro-servo circuits; Radar and radar theory; Electromechanical devices; Video signal processing and recording, large projectors; Communications (multiplexer equipment); Digital/analog computer systems; High voltage power supplies; Test equipment; Optical equipment; RF signal processing; Antenna systems; DC equipment; Low-voltage AC equipment; Auto-transfer (UPS) equipment; Power converters and inverters.
• Two years of formal technical training may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Must possess excellent writing skills and strong communication skills.
• Must be a US citizen
• Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance

Minimum Position Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Work is occasionally performed in a shop or other facility environment that is moderately lighted, heated and ventilated. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, and vibration. Routine travel to remote site facilities may be involved.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May require work in high temperature, dusty or confined areas. May require wearing and/or use of protective equipment. Routinely lifts items weighing 15-25 pounds and occasionally in excess of 45 pounds. May require climbing on structures, ladders, towers, and be properly trained in fall protection gear and procedures.

EEO: WESTECH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WESTECH provides equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minorities/Women/Vet/Disability