IFF Engineering Technician IV; Navy Combat Systems Security Clearance

Position: IFF Engineering Technician IV (Navy Combat Systems) with Security Clearance
Location: Saint Inigoes

Job Description The selected candidate will serve as a technical liaison and provide technical support to the United States Navy for the AN/UPX-42(C) IFF Interrogator system. Work will include assisting other technicians and working on projects involving Combat Identification equipment including Mark XII and Mark XIIA systems. Will work closely with BAE Systems personnel, subcontractors, and onsite government customers. The applicant must achieve BAE Systems certifications in soldering techniques and perform basic hand soldering.

Will interpret and work with schematic diagrams, manufacturing procedures, Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs), and technical drawing packages and use hand tools and various measurement tools and devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, VSWR testers and IFF Test Sets. Assure calibration and equipment compliance as required. Other responsibilities may include inspection of incoming parts and metalwork, parts requests, pre-expendable bin inventory and maintenance.

These skills will also be used in reviewing, writing, and updating technical documentation and drawings, development of technical manuals, test plans and procedures and reviewing engineering change proposals (ECP) for accuracy and applicability. Will travel to locations throughout the US to install, maintain, and test IFF systems on US Navy ships and shore sites. Underway periods of up to two weeks are possible The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable.

Current rate is $35.64/hr this position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Some limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidate. Applicants must be currently residing in or willing to relocate to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas. Required Education, Experience, & Skills High school diploma and a minimum of 6 years of experience working with United States Navy combat systems
Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and test procedures
Working knowledge of basic electronic theory.

Experience with troubleshooting electronic systems and with aligning and adjusting electronic equipment and components

Experience with general purpose electronic test equipment (GPETE) and special purpose electronic test equipment (SPETE) such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, synchro testers, VSWR testers and IFF Test Sets.
Computer troubleshooting and maintenance experience
At least 6 years of experience in electronic systems, including installing electronic systems equipment and designing, preparing and modifying engineering documents and drawings

Experience with test plans, procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings and wire lists
Experience reviewing, writing and updating technical documentation
Ability to follow engineering drawings, change orders, work instructions, and test procedures and review engineering change proposals (ECP) for accuracy and applicability.
Experience using, reviewing, writing, and updating technical documentation such as test plans, maintenance and assembly procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and wire lists
Willingness to travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations (up to 25%)
Ability to work both autonomously and also within a team atmosphere Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Radar and/or digital system experience

Experience with shipboard IFF systems
NEC 1571 (V06B) or equivalent AN/UPX-29(V) course or experience
NEC 1572 (V07B) or equivalent AIMS system technician
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 10 hour certified
Solder skills, ability to solder surface mount devices, Solder Certified to IPC-610
Familiar with using small shop tools such as drill press, punch press and similar fabrication tools
Certified cable fabricator
Flexibility to learn and utilize other similar systems
Completion of 2 year college degree in Electronic Technology or Engineering
Experience developing a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA & M) Pay Information
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