Lab Electronics Technician

Company:  New Directions Technologies Inc.
Location: Ridgecrest
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.


Job Description:

  • Oversee lab simulator operations for NAVAIR’s F/A-18 Lab-Facilities Team.
  • Provide technical support and customer service to engineers and lab users that conduct system integration tests for F/A-18 and EA-18G development.
  • Troubleshoot F/A-18 avionic systems and restore lab simulator functionality in the event of failure component discrepancies.
  • Work on a tech team that multitasks during high operational tempo: perform technical and logistic tasks while supporting multiple lab users in test with a quality customer service attitude.
  • Routinely schedule lab tests and coordinate assets per specific user requests in a secure testing environment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on wire bundles, connectors, RF cables, and fiber-optic lines for avionics and weapons integration lab equipment.
  • Evaluate, specify, order, test, configure, and track aircraft and lab assets for AWL Facilities requirements.
  • Support the Lab-Facilities Team’s Electrical Engineers with evaluation of lab system repairs, modifications, and upgrades.

Education/Experience :

  • High School graduate with 7 years of relevant experience or 5 years of experience with certified training at US Navy “A” School for Aviation or commercial avionics technical school.
  • Must be able to be granted a security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.
  • Able to stand for long duration of time, kneel, bend, independently lift up to 50-lbs, and move mobile equipment as a team.
  • Must have experience with Windows OS, Microsoft Office programs, and web-database applications.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be available to workday or night shift.

Desired Skills :

  • Prior USN / USMC flight line maintainer, trained as an Aviation Electronics Technician or Aviation Electrician, experienced with Airborne Weapon Systems.
  • USN Class “C” School certifications in in E/A-18 Growler Platform and electrical and electronics repair.
  • 24 months of F/A-18 O-Level Avionics/Electrician experience; 12 within past 36 months.
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