ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN C - (CCM SUPPORT) ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION

Southwest Range Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Range Services is seeking an electronics technician to operate, maintain, repair, and install electronic equipment at the White Sands Missile Range. You will work with test instruments such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and curve tracers to diagnose and restore equipment operations.

The role requires a valid state driver's license and the ability to obtain a security clearance; three years of progressive electronics experience or a two-year technical

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive work experience in electronics field.
• Graduation from a two-year technical institute program acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, repair and install various types of electronic equipment.
• Take test readings using standard instruments (DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Receive guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Soldering

Cable crimping (coaxial/BNC)

Driver's license

Equipment test readings

Education

Two-year technical institute

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Curve tracers

Semiconductor testers

Job description

Southwest Range Services

Operates, maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices, including electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, television, telecommunication, sonar, and navigational aids); personal and mainframe computers and terminals; industrial, measuring, and controlling equipment; and industrial robotic devices. Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles to determine equipment malfunctions and applies technical skills to restore equipment operations.

Applies technical knowledge to perform simple or routine O&M tasks in accordance with detailed instructions. Performs tasks such 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.

Receives technical guidance, as required, from a supervisor or higher-level technician. Work is spot-checked for accuracy. Work includes associated cross-utilization into other jobs, as required. May require overtime and weekend work.

Demonstrates satisfactory skill and good performance with three years of progressive work experience in the particular field, or graduation from a two-year resident course at a technical institute.

A valid state driver's license is required, and employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a security investigation. The selected candidate must also meet all eligibility requirements to work at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) installation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requirements will involve lifting items up to 75 lbs. Work will be strenuous and requires the installation of cabling beneath computer flooring and numerous equipment moves within a two-story building.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to operate, maintain, repair and install various types of electronic equipment. Able to provide soldering skills and familiar with coaxial/BNC cable crimping procedures.

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