ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN C in White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico at Southwest Range Services

Operates, maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, television, telecommunication, sonar, and navigational aids); personal and mainframe computers and terminals; industrial, measuring, and controlling equipment; and industrial robotic devices. Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions, and applies skill in restoring equipment operations.

Applies technical knowledge to perform simple or routine O&M tasks following detailed instructions. Performs such tasks as operating electronic instrumentation equipment, replacing components and wiring circuits; repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes.

Receives technical guidance, as required from supervisor or higher level technician. Work is spot-checked for accuracy. Work will include associated cross-utilization into other jobs as required. May require some overtime and weekend work.

Include demonstration of satisfactory skill and good performance with three years of progressive work experience in the particular field or graduation from a two-year resident course at a technical institute. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work requirements will involve lifting of items up to 75 lbs. Work will be strenuous and requires the installation of cabling beneath computer flooring and numerous equipment moves within a two story building.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to operate, maintain, repair and install various types of electronic equipment. Able to provide soldering skills and familiar with coaxial/BNC cable crimping procedures.