SCSTC ET “A” School Technical Instructor

General Dynamics Information Technology; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 63,312 - 85,658; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K with company match

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A prominent technology services company seeks an ET “A” School Technical Instructor in Great Lakes, IL. This role involves delivering comprehensive instruction on electronic systems, including AC/DC circuits and microprocessors. Candidates should have at least three years of teaching experience and hold relevant certifications. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a military-friendly workplace, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of instructor experience.
• Must possess NEC 9502/805A certifications.
• Familiarity with NAVEDTRA 131/132 curriculum development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction on various electronic and electrical topics.
• Conduct assessments and evaluate student performance.
• Utilize audiovisual materials and practical exercises in teaching.

Skills

Expertise in AC/DC circuits

Electronic systems troubleshooting

Ability to deliver practical lab instruction

Knowledge of industrial safety

Job description

TRAINING SPECIALIST - SCSTC ET “A” School Technical Instructor

Military Education Program is seeking qualified applicants for the position of ET “A” School Technical Instructor. Surface Combat Systems Training Command, Great Lakes, IL.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

This individual will be an Electronic Technician subject matter expert/instructor as part of a multi-instructor workforce providing instruction in the courses described below. This individual will report to the Instructor Leader at Naval Station Great Lakes, IL. This individual must have a minimum of three years of instructing experience to include:

AC/DC circuits topics include: AC test equipment; Kirchhoff’s laws; multimeter measurements; Ohm’s law; parallel circuits; resistors, current, and voltage; resonance; RL and RC circuits; series circuits; transformers; troubleshooting; and voltage division.

Electronic circuits topics include: bridge circuits, diodes, electron tube circuits, full- and half-wave rectifiers, operational amplifiers, oscillators, power supplies, pulse circuits, transistors, troubleshooting, and Zener diodes.

Digital electronics topics include: basic microprocessors, binary system, combinational logic, counters, digital logic functions, flip-flops, octal and hexadecimal systems, registers, and sequential circuits.

Electronic communications topics include: broadcast systems, electromagnetic propagation, frequency spectrum, networks, satellite systems, telecommunications terminology, telephone systems, and transducers.

Microprocessors topics include: binary mathematics operations, computer input/output interfacing, data register timing operations, digital computer circuits, micro-computer system hardware and software components, microprocessor architectures, and microprocessor brand and model characteristics.

Fiber optics and cabling topics include: conductor troubleshooting and repair, data cable fault isolation, light emitting diode (LED) and laser light sources, light sources and optical detectors, optical signal transmission, printed circuit board connections, signal and multimode optical fibers, soldering, and wire wrap.

Electronic systems troubleshooting and maintenance topics include: block diagrams; general safety concepts; mechanical safety marking requirements; mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic safety procedures; schematics; signal flow considerations; static electricity safety concepts; tag-out operations; test equipment explanation and usage; troubleshooting concepts and extensive practice sessions; and wiring diagrams.

Industrial safety topics include: electromechanical safety parameters, electronic and electrical safety parameters, emergency procedures, handling equipment safety, mechanical safety parameters, and proper hand tool usage procedures.

Rotating machines topics include: AC and DC motor construction principles, motor control block diagrams, motor voltage and current measurements tools, proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control theory, pulse width modulated (PWM) motor control, rotating machine application principles, safe maintenance procedures, and series and shunt field motor windings.

Radar systems topics include: alignment and maximum power output concepts, auxiliary systems, radar cavities and frequency generation, radar system components, radar theory, radar wavelength and impacts on waveguide lengths, receiver and transmitter block diagrams, and standing wave ratios.

Industrial electronics topics include: control concepts, DIAC, diodes, feedback systems, motors, operational amplifiers, PID algorithms, safety, servos and synchro’s, TRIAC, unijunction transistor (UJT), and Zener diodes.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Methods of Instruction include audiovisual materials, classroom exercises, computer-based training, laboratory, lecture, and practical exercises. General course topics include DC and AC circuits and motors; solid state electronics; radar transmitters, receivers, and antennas; fiber optic cable and connections; maintenance procedures; electronic test equipment; and electrical equipment safety.

Methods of Assessment include quizzes, performance rubrics (checklists), examinations, essays, and performance tests.

Additionally the candidate should be an expert in the delivery of both classroom and practical lab instruction.

Required Qualification

• Three Years’ Instructor Experience
• NEC 9502/805A

Preferred Experience

• Master Training Specialist
• NAVEDTRA 131/132 curriculum development

Security clearance level: Secret

• US citizenship required

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• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $63,312 - $85,658. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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