Electronic Warfare Technician I

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 I applies basic technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions, performs such tasks as replacing components, 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. This person works under close supervision receiving technical guidance from supervisor or higher-level technician. Work is checked frequently for accuracy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs systems operations and maintenance. Applies technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions. Performs such tasks as: replacing components and wiring circuits; repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital millimeters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes.
• Operates system under supervision.
• Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician.
• Work is checked for accuracy.
• Performs organizational and intermediate-level repair when supervised.
• Performs corrosion control on equipment/towers.
• Will be operationally qualified at designated tech level within 90 days of hiring or promotion.
• Cross-trained and qualified to operate at least on additional EW systems.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 3-5 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; Low-voltage AC equipment; Auto-transfer (UPS) equipment;
• 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 able to read and write in the English language.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Formal classroom education, equivalent to Navy “A” and “C” schools or vocational school, in the field of electronic equipment maintenance and repair.
• Two years’ operating experience with military search, acquisition, ground control, height finding or fire control radar systems
• Possess a valid state Driver’s License.
• Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance
• Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Minimum Position Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.