Occupational Summary

Independently install, modify, maintain and evaluate entire electronic checkout and data acquisition systems.

Perform/assist engineering investigations, evaluations and demonstrations associated with FBM support equipment and other special projects.

Work Performed

Independently perform the following work: 

• Operate and test any support or data acquisition system.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment system failures, isolate cause and take necessary corrective action.
• Plan methods, operations or sequences necessary to perform system installations and/or required modifications.
• Select, set up and operate special test equipment to collect, record and/or observe data or signals necessary for failure analysis and for the evaluation of new hardware design or procedural changes.
• Devise, fabricate and evaluate special test apparatus required for failure analysis or design evaluation.
• Make sketches and instructions as required.
• Evaluate/assist with engineering in the investigation of system anomalies. Can include support equipment, facility equipment, missile systems and missile operations to include flights.
• Troubleshoot/repair/analyze communication equipment or transmission media to include electromagnetic, fiber optic and transmission line devices.
• Operate, data acquisition system to process engineering evaluation production and flight test data.
• Work with production, operations and/or engineering documentation to include work authorization documents, discrepancy documents, sketches, drawings, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams and/or oral/written technical instructions.
• Independently operate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain computer, network and peripheral equipment to include a rudimentary programming capability; activate, assemble, load test, and stack test missile batteries; build-up assemble/test flight instrumentation packages and supporting hardware.
• Use various tools to include standard electronic hand tools, precision measuring instruments, shop equipment (drill press, grinder, saws, etc.), fabrication equipment (wire-wrap, crimp and solder station), as necessary to accomplish assigned work.

Knowledge and Ability Required

• Complete knowledge of electronic theory and practices necessary to troubleshoot and repair such equipment as data acquisition, computer control consoles and peripheral equipment.
• Ability to devise circuitry, schematics and other types of wiring information.
• Complete knowledge of and experience with digital logic equipment, systems, and theory is mandatory.
• Must be able to interpret complex logic diagrams, engineering drawings and other authorized technical data.
• Typically requires an A.A. in electronics, or completion of a two-year program in electronics technology, three years of directly related experience.

Desired/Preferred Skills

• Journeyman License Preferred.
• IPC-610 Certification Preferred.
• Previous Cable/Harness build experience preferred.
• Previous FBM experience/ SSBN experience.
• Experience with oscilloscopes.
• Experience with spectrum analyzers.
• Experience in troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with RF concepts.
• Ability to calibrate test equipment.
• Ability to perform Preventative Maintenance (PM).
• Training in Explosive Safety / Ordnance.
• Certification in High Voltage/High Current.
• Ability to convey technical findings to engineers.
• Experience participating in multidisciplinary test teams.
• Familiarity with Missile Systems.
• Familiarity with MIL STD and other aerospace standards.
• Ability to work in tight spaces.
• Ability to lift equipment.