Electronics Technician (NJ-0856-03) 412 TH Maintenance Squadron Published Sept. 2, 2026 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. In this position you will 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 Closes: 10/2/2026. Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2026 salary range: $71,957 - 113,185per year (includes locality) Travel Requirements: 25% 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 Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest 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/what-to-include Please send resumes to: Jonathan Rico; jonathan.rico.1@us.af.mil ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
