RPA Mx Avionics Technician I/Ellsworth AFB

PAE Government Services Inc.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. seeks a Ground Control Station Technician I to support daily operations of an Air Force RPA unit at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota.

You will report to the Site Manager and interface with the customer to ensure mission readiness and reliability of radar, SATCOM, and related electronics. The role requires basic electronics knowledge, blueprints reading, Windows and MS Office skills, and the ability to obtain DoD security clearances.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or completed relevant military/vocational curriculum.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
• Basic understanding of Windows OS.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to obtain IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC) within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with customer regularly, providing excellent service and communication.
• Adheres to AFI 21-101 and related technical data in maintenance actions.
• Documents all maintenance actions using AFTO 781s, MIS, and logs.
• Applies electronics knowledge to troubleshoot using official data and changes.
• Maintains and installs electronic equipment including radar, SATCOM, navigational aids, and computers.
• Works under supervision with guidance from higher-level technicians.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Windows basics

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

MIS systems

AFTO 781s

Maintenance logs

Job description

The Ground Control Station (GCS) Technician I position will support the daily operations of an Air Force Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) unit located at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. The position reports to the Site Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

• Interfaces with the customer on a regular basis, excellent customer service and communication skills are required.
• Able to adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI), AFI 21-101 - Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, and Technical Data in the performance and documentation of maintenance actions.
• Documents all maintenance actions and discrepancies utilizing aircraft logs and records utilizing AFTO 781s, Maintenance Information Systems (MIS), and maintenance logs.
• Applies basic technical knowledge to solve problems by referencing Air Force Technical Data including determining the location and density of circuitry, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes.
• Requires a basic understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, planning work schedules, selecting tools and test instruments, and understanding compliance with maintenance instructions and technical directives.
• Uses common and complex test instruments to isolate malfunctions and develop concrete solutions for remediation.
• Work may be reviewed by the Supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, telecommunication, SATCOM and navigational aids); micro and mainframe computers and terminals; and industrial measuring, controlling equipment, and industrial calibration devices.
• Applies basic technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining malfunctions and applies skill in restoring equipment operations.
• This technician works under immediate supervision and achieves technical guidance, as required, from a higher-level technician or the supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
• Basic understanding of Windows.
• Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Professional suite of software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be able to gain and maintain one of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC, IAW DOD 8570.01-M commensurate with the assigned duties within 90 days of hire.
• Additional "on the job" training may be required.
• Must be able to lift / carry items in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule to maintain 24/7/365 operations.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.
• Must possess and be able to maintain current DoD TS/SCI.
• Must possess current DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant career field.
• Minimum of one year actual and recent Aircraft Avionics, Ground Control Station, SATCOM maintenance, Military Aviation, and/or Communications experience.
• Working knowledge of basic electronics maintenance and repair.
• Possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft and ground control station electronics maintenance.
• Know basic theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and a basic knowledge of electronic principles.
• Basic understanding of SATCOM communications.
• Capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
• Possess basic skills and knowledge in the operation of networks; both hardware and software, to include network topology, standards, and protocols.
• Basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Application of technical knowledge of electronic principles in determining malfunctions and skill application in restoring equipment systems and operations.
• RPA Operations Experience.
• Military C4ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communication, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) experience.
• Prior Experience as a Defense Contractor.
• Prior Experience in RPA Aircraft Avionics/GCS/SATCOM Maintenance and Repair.
• FCC Radio Telephone License.
• Knowledge and ability to administer Linux on both servers and workstations.
• Prior experience installing, upgrading, and administering operating systems and application software in multi-user client/server environments, including Linux.
• Current IAT Level II Certification.

Compensation Details

26.79 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Original Posting: 09/09/2026 - Until Filled.