About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the Integrated Combat Environments Div, Int Battlespace Sim & Test Dept of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DT-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate duties related to the following: 1) Planning, coordinating, and managing test schedules, resource allocation, and equipment maintenance budgets for multiple stakeholders while mitigating operational risks in a dynamic testing environment; 2) Conducting hands-on system integration, validation, verification, and Test & Evaluation (T&E) of systems and hardware; 3) Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications to execute established test procedures, document technical data, and contribute to formal Reports of Test Results (RTRs); and 4) Performing hands-on troubleshooting, physical inspection, and diagnostic analysis of equipment failures to support engineering investigations, and leading test execution crews while enforcing safety protocols and training junior personnel. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Major DutiesYou will plan, coordinate, and lead complex Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and electromagnetic compatibility research, development, and test events for systems.You will configure, calibrate, and operate advanced radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test instrumentation to collect and analyze technical performance data.You will evaluate test results to identify electromagnetic interference issues, recommend corrective engineering solutions, and prepare comprehensive technical reports.You will provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to engineers, program offices, and integrated product teams to ensure compliance with standards.You will serve as the technical lead during test events, managing daily site operations, enforcing safety protocols, and mentoring junior technicians and engineers.