Equipment Specialist

Overview

EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

WORK LOCATION
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Tinker AFB, OK

JOB STATUS
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Full-time; salaried

WORK STATUS
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Hybrid schedule (2-3 days per week)

CLEARANCE
: MUST have an active Secret clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Specialist providing support to the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Division

The Division assists in the planned divestiture of the E‑3 platform and in shaping development of follow‑on capabilities for future airborne C2 systems.

This is a full time Hybrid position located at Tinker AFB, OK.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS /

SKILLS:

Citizenship:
Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must hold an active

Secret clearance

PREFERED QUALIFICATION /SKILLS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD OR

• • 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD

Technical Skills

• Provide technical support and analysis on field, depot, and modification program issues, ensuring systems are evaluated and maintained effectively.
• Prepare or assist with Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) to support configuration changes and inspections.
• Review and recommend updates to program‑unique specifications (system, development, and product specifications for HW/SW) to ensure proper format, content, and compliance with program standards.
• Maintain accurate and current drawing packages for all modifications, ensuring the latest versions are tracked, stored, and accessible.
• Ship, transmit, and manage drawing package revisions to support modification workflows and engineering documentation control.
• Apply configuration management principles (including DRs, AFTO forms, and CM policies) in accordance with AFMC and DoD guidance during sustainment and acquisition support activities.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite to generate documentation, technical reports, data packages, and communications supporting equipment sustainment and engineering reviews.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication skills for coordinating with engineers, sustainment personnel, and program managers across HBS and broader AFLCMC/HB organizations.
• Self‑starter capable of independently managing documentation, CM activities, and support actions with minimal oversight.
• Effective team collaborator supporting cross‑functional engineering, logistics, and configuration management stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability applied to configuration issues, technical discrepancies, and sustainment challenges.
• Reliable time‑management skills ensuring timely processing of TCTOs, drawing updates, and technical data reviews.

RESPONSIBILITIES
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Duties include, but not limited to:

• Review and recommend changes to program-unique specifications to include system specifications, development specifications, and product specifications for both hardware and software, for proper format, content, and compliance with program requirements and standards
• Maintain a current drawing package for all modifications and ensuring the latest version of drawings are on file
• Ship and transmit drawing packages and their revisions
• Provide technical support and analysis on field, depot and modification program issues
• Prepare or assist with preparation of Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) to support configuration changes and inspections
• Support execution of CCB and subordinate board (e.g. Technical Review Board) directives by partnering with the Technical Content Managers to manage the publication and distribution of technical order changes
• Support engineering plans and OSS&E baselines by performing configuration management tasks (including management of DRs, AFTO 22s, and AFTO 252s)
• Produce monthly DR, AFTO 22, and AFTO 252 performance…