Optronics & Fire-Control Technician

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes seeks Electronic-Optronic Technicians to maintain, repair and modify fire control systems ensuring accurate ammunition delivery. You will be part of the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) and support Army operations with field training and progression opportunities.

Initial training includes Basic Military Qualification, followed by specialized schooling at the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Qualifications

• Inspect, test, identify faults in electrical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment.
• Repair surveillance and thermal observation systems.
• Maintain vehicle satellite navigation systems.
• Operate and maintain general-purpose and specialized tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optical, electrical and electronic test equipment and control systems for weapons and missiles.
• Repair laser systems and optical devices as part of optronic duties.
• Drive military-pattern vehicles and perform field support as required.

Skills

Electrical theory

Optronics

Electronic repair

Surveillance systems

Education

College diploma in electronics

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes seeks Electronic-Optronic Technicians to maintain, repair and modify fire control systems ensuring accurate ammunition delivery. You will be part of the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) and support Army operations with field training and progression opportunities.

Initial training includes Basic Military Qualification, followed by specialized schooling at the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers