Avionics Technician l

Location: Edwards

Yulista Solutions LLCRegular
** Primary Function
** An Avionics Technician I operates, installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs all on-aircraft electronic and electrical systems; develops, fabricates, tests, modifies, and integrates electronic flight hardware into research and science aircraft, simulators, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated payload systems, and in back-shop environments. Comply with all mandated certification requirements, including safety training, guidance on local processes, and general project orientation.
** Essential Duties
*** Use NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions for all avionics and aircraft electrical repairs to NASA assigned aircraft.
* Responsible for the maintenance, testing, inspection, repair and integration of aircraft electrical, electronic, computer systems, and research test equipment and payloads in NASA assigned research aircraft platforms.
* Inspect, test, and operate avionic and electrical test equipment to ensure serviceability, proper operation and ensure test equipment calibration schedules are up to date.
* Troubleshoot, Test and overhaul:  NASA Operations VHF/UHF radios, Pro-panels, Aircraft Navigation Radios, Radio Management Systems, T38 relay panels, PFD/EED, Super Guppy EFIS, Air data Computers, Transponders and Distance Measuring Equipment.
* Must be familiar with Engineering Work orders (EWO’s) and be able to complete required instructions in a timely and accurate manner.
* Troubleshoot and Repair J85 Jet Engine Test Cell.
* Troubleshoot and Repair NASA T38 Aircraft simulator
* Remove, disassemble, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall avionics and aircraft electrical components and accessories.
* Update, program and maintain navigational and flight management system databases on assigned aircraft.
* Disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
* Practice good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention in accordance with company and NASA policies and procedures.
* Inspect and maintain aircraft batteries and test equipment.
* Perform scheduled and un-scheduled aircraft maintenance inspections and repairs as required.
* Perform aircraft ground support duties, including towing, marshalling and jacking aircraft.
* Perform maintenance on aircraft, including avionics, and/or ground support equipment.
* Repair, inspect and maintain electrical elements of the aircraft.
* Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs.
* Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
* Maintain control tools. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
* Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
* Electrical and electronic malfunction troubleshooting skills required.
* Systems knowledge should include, aircraft radar, communications, navigation, flight control (autopilot), flight Management, and flight display systems.
* Must possess in-depth knowledge of advanced electronic principles and circuit analysis along with the ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings and charts of assigned systems.
* Required to trace signal flow and understand interrelationships of circuits.
* Possess demonstrable soldering, cable, crimp and harness (CCH) fabrication skills.
* Avionics Technicians may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
** Supervisory Responsibilities
** None
* * Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
*** Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite.  Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
* Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
* Ability to read and…