Air Force Test Center job announcements

Electronics Technician (NJ-0856-03)

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About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Electronics Technician (NJ-0856-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Maintenance Group, 412th Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Flight (MXMW) at Edwards AFB, Ca

 

To provide electronic technical support and research, modification, developmental and/or operational test and evaluation encompassing a variety of conventional and/or modified non-fielded; prototype or pre-production; and/or extensively modified production aircraft including, but not limited, to B-1, B-2, and B-52 bomber aircraft assigned to the Air Force Test Center (AFTC). Involves Airborne Electronic Countermeasures, air-to-air, and air-to-ground weapons delivery, back shop and sortie generation for developmental and follow-on programs critical to the USAF, and other agencies.              

 

Announcement Length/Closes: 30 DAYS

Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)

Typical 2025 salary range: $71,244 - $112,053 per year (includes locality)

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)

Desired Skills:

- Able to work off shift with little to no notification.

- Graduation for USAF 2W2 or 2M0 technical school, highly desired

Major Duties:

- Inspecting, Troubleshooting, repairing high performance test modified weapon systems.

- Uploads, downloads, and cross loads weapons to launch gear.

- Assembles and disassembles emergent and legacy air launched missiles.

- Performs maintenance on electronic equipment and coordinates maintenance activities..

Qualifications/Requirements:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain Top Security clearance.

- This is a designated Drug Testing Position

- Financial Management Statement

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical

- Possess a comprehensive knowledge of one or more software-controlled missile test stations and their peripherals.

- Possess a thorough knowledge of the interactions of the electronic systems that are interfaced with the test station or aircraft weapons system.

- Technical knowledge of computer machine language and programming principles.

 

***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

 

 

Please send resumes to: 

Stephen D Nelms, stephen.nelms.1@us.af.mil

 

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED

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  • Work on cutting-edge programs
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  • Multiple tuition assistance opportunities - programs to help pay student loans
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  • Competitive salaries
  • Retirement plans - pension and 401k equivalent (TSP) with matching contributions
  • Vacation and holidays - 11 paid holidays, 13  days of sick leave and up to 26 days vacation leave (dependent on eligible years of service)