ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN C ASR - RADAR DEPARTMENT - SURVEILLANCE-

Southwest Range Services; New Mexico; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Range Services is seeking an Electronics Technician to support ASR-9 radar systems and related equipment, performing installation, maintenance, repair, and testing using instruments such as multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes. You will ensure equipment operates within OEM and FAA parameters and maintain accurate site records.

Applicants should have 3+ years in electronics or a two-year technical program, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain security

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive electronics experience or graduation from a two-year electronics program.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, repairs, and installs electronic equipment associated with ASR-9 radar and related systems.
• Applies technical knowledge to determine malfunctions and restore equipment operations.
• Verifies equipment performance to OEM and FAA parameters prior to test support and maintains FAA-compliant site records.

Skills

Electronics

RF Troubleshooting

MS DOS

Windows OS

IBM Compatible PCs

Education

Two-year electronics program

FAA ASR-9 Maintenance Course

Tools

Digital multimeters

Signal generators

Curve tracers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Southwest Range Services

Operates, maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment associated with the ASR-9 radar; personal computers and peripherals; industrial measuring, monitoring and controlling equipment. Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions, and applies skill in restoring equipment operations. Uses Microsoft software products to perform daily duties.

Applies technical knowledge to perform simple or routine O&M tasks following detailed instructions. Performs such tasks as operating electronic instrumentation equipment, replacing components and wiring circuits; repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes. Verifies that ASR-9 radars are within OEM and support parameters prior to test support. Ensures site records comply with FAA regulations.

Receives technical guidance, as required from supervisor or higher level technician. Work is spot-checked for accuracy. Performs other duties as required. Communicates and works effectively with supervisors, coworkers, Government and other personnel.

Work will include associated cross-utilization into other jobs as required. May require TDY, overtime and weekend work.

Demonstration of satisfactory skill and good performance with three years of progressive work experience in the electronics field or graduation from a two year resident course in electronics at a technical institute. Must possess a valid driver's license. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from the FAA's ASR-9 Maintenance Course #403377 and FAA certification. Four years experience in troubleshooting RF problems in transceivers, RF cabling, RF relay systems and antennas. Complete understanding of IBM compatible computers and operating systems including MS DOS and various versions of Windows. Current CDL preferred.