Location: Edwards Air Force Base, CA

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Clearance Type: Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: TPS Contract Program Manager

Positions Supervised: None

Travel: Occasional

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year commensurate with experience

DESCRIPTION:

The Electronics Technician will play a key role in supporting the development of test professionals by assembling, employing and maintaining various electronics systems used for instruction, including a variety of instrumentation, laboratory assets and simulation equipment. The Electronics Technician will work closely with other instructors and satellite operators to develop new exercises so students successfully gain hands-on and laboratory experience to reinforce classroom instruction. The Electronics Technician will ensure the laboratory is functional, compliant, and a conducive learning environment. The Electronics Technician will work closely with other technicians and engineers to support a wide range of USAF Test Pilot School instrumentation, laboratory and simulation requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Electronics Technician will be responsible for:

• Maintenance, integration, and upgrading of Test Pilot School (TPS) laboratory and open-air equipment in support of curriculum and research objectives including physical integration of new electronics equipment and limited software development to support integration of new instrumentation and simulation capabilities
• Supporting instructors and students in the development of systems and instruments relevant to the educational mission of USAF TPS
• Organizing and conducting simulator lab events and ground test events for instructional purposes
• Providing leadership and assistance in instrument assembly and testing
• Ensuring that participating students are trained to conduct lab work in compliance with TPS guidelines including, but not limited to:
  
  • Training students in lab skills to achieve research goals
  • Supervising students within the lab
  • Managing lab security including access
  • Serving as the primary contact for lab activities operations, and compliance.
• Supporting the requirements of the USAF TPS instrumentation division
• Monitoring and maintaining the lab and keeping track of consumable lab supplies and everything needed to keep the lab functioning

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or GED with at least 5 years of relevant experience performing the essential functions in a laboratory environment
  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, aviation, or other related technical field from an accredited higher education institution with 2 years of experience can substitute
• Ability to build laboratory demonstrations
• Experience using scientific instrumentation and equipment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience using Matlab and Simulink

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, aviation, or other related technical field from an accredited higher education institution
• Experience with simulation
• Experience in one or more specialized areas such as control systems, electro-optical systems, electric power system, spacecraft systems, communication systems, or deep/machine learning
• Current Top Secret clearance or Top Secret Investigation completed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based collaborative resources such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams