Electronics Technician - Edwards AFB, United States - US Armstrong Flight Research Center

Description

Duties:

• Analyzes repair practices and develops procedural instructions to be used by others on methods and steps to repair and modify electronic equipment on aircraft or on airworthy components.
• Plans and performs modification, maintenance, and installation of complex and unique systems on UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) or manned aircraft; collaborates with partners, contractors, and researchers from other organizations who modify equipment.
• Designs and analyzes circuits, determines design feasibility, evaluates equipment performance under varying environmental conditions, and collects relevant performance data.
• Completes testing, evaluates data, and determines acceptability of equipment modifications, validity, test procedures and data, and/or legality of operation.
• Analyzes and diagnoses faults in the operational configuration of electronic systems and equipment.
• Evaluates the adequacy of equipment for repair, calibration, and testing.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete a Class III Flight Physical and routinely lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully pass a vision test per NASA-STD and obtain and maintain a valid state and flightline driver's license and CPR certification.
• This position may require a oneyear trial period.

Qualifications:

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-11, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level in the Federal service.

• Repairing aircraft electrical and electronics systems and/or installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining avionics systems on modified aircraft;
• Providing technical information associated with the eventual fabrication, repair, and/or modification of standard aircraft, research instrumentation systems, payloads, test devices, or prototype components.

Education:

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.


Additional information:

This appointment may be extended beyond the initial appointment date, for a period not to exceed a total of six years.

- If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
• Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'
• Benefits

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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


Direct Hire Authority:
These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants.

For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see:
OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Avionics
• Electrical
• Measurement and Instrumentation
• Technical Competence
• Technical Problem Solving

NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are design