Aircraft Communication /Navigation Systems Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation Assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking an experienced avionics technician to support maintenance, testing, and installation of aircraft electronics and other specialized avionics equipment. You will troubleshoot, evaluate components, and provide technical support to Air Force customers.

The role includes travel up to 50% (OCONUS/CONUS), sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, and requires U.S. citizenship with the necessary security clearance.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience or DoD SIGINT experience.
• Ability to operate as a single maintainer at CONUS/OCONUS locations including hostile areas.
• Knowledge of AF/AFSOC organizational structure and SIGINT concepts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, testing, modification, assembly, maintenance and repair of avionics and related systems.
• Evaluating components, subsystems, test equipment and software.
• Providing technical support to Air Force customers on operations and maintenance of communications/surveillance equipment
• Performing aircraft installation, troubleshooting, and testing of equipment
• Supporting flight tests and engineering evaluations of new systems and configurations
• Assisting in training junior electronics technicians and Air Force personnel
• Deploying worldwide with AFSOC personnel for exercises and contingencies

Skills

Avionics maintenance

DoD SIGINT/COMINT knowledge

JTWS equipment experience

Security clearance awareness

Job description

Description

*ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN ON BONUS AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE*

• Performing a variety of technical functions in support of engineering activities such as troubleshooting, test, modification, assembly, and maintenance and repair of electronic systems and other specialized avionics equipment
• Evaluating components, subsystems, test equipment, and software
• Providing technical support to Air Force customers on operations and maintenance of assigned communications/surveillance equipment
• Performing aircraft installation, troubleshooting, and testing of equipment
• Supporting aircraft flight test and engineering evaluations of new systems and system configurations
• Assisting in training junior level electronics technicians and Air Force personnel to perform general fabrication, assembly, test and evaluation, and documentation tasks
• Deploying worldwide with AFSOC personnel in support of exercise and contingency operations including hostile environments

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience, JTWS equipment experience, or equivalent DoD SIGINT experience
• Must be able to operate as a single maintainer at either CONUS or OCONUS locations to include hostile areas

Desired Skills

• Eight plus years of experience with AFSOC, AF or DoD SIGINT/COMINT, EW, Guidance & Control or Comm/Nav systems
• Knowledge of AF and AFSOC organizational structure
• Knowledge of DoD SIGINT/COMINT employment concepts
• Familiarity with USAF, AFSOC aircraft maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures
• CompTIA Security+ certified or within 12 months

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET/ SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• up to 50% including OCONUS deployments and CONUS TDYs

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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