ASET Technician Test Officer **Internal

Job Code: 2026: |

Location:

Yuma Proving Ground, AZ | FT/PT Status:
Full Time | Business Sector:
Test Range Operations

Plans, designs, coordinates, executes, monitors, evaluates, and reports test and evaluation of military integrated aircraft, parachute, and/or electronic warfare systems and equipment, incorporating state-of-the-art technology ensuring adherence to established test procedures and/or development of new procedures or instrumentation systems. Integrated aircraft systems and equipment includes munitions, precision navigation, unmanned aerial systems, and others. Parachute systems and equipment includes cargo and personnel parachute systems, precision guided airdrop systems, certification of material and aircraft for airdrop, external air transport, and others.

Electronic warfare includes systems to counter improvised explosive devices (IED), interoperability, and electromagnetic compatibility. Assigned tests are usually feasibility, engineering design, or development tests. May be assigned independent responsibility for a project having the characteristics described above or may serve as a Test Officer on a major, complex system that is part of a high visibility, high cost program for which an Engineer has overall responsibility.

Performs other duties as required to complete the assigned mission. This position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pay Rate: $36.24

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have earned Test Officer Certification from the ASET Division Chief and experience operating with a Limited Test Officer Certification in support of the ASET Division.

• Must have comprehensive knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to use two-way radios, email, and cellular phones for communications.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions including summer temperatures peaking around 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must meet the physical requirements necessary to perform operations outlined, performed, and stated in the SOPs for ASET and TRAX.
• Must be able to work long and varied hours.
• Must be capable of frequent bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, standing, climbing, and stooping, sometimes for long periods.
• Must be able to ascend and descend equipment.
• Must be able to visually distinguish colors.
• Must be capable of lifting and transporting 35 lbs. unassisted over uneven ground for 50 feet.

• Must be selected for this position based on a vacancy.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
• Must have dependable transportation and a dependable means of communication.
• Must be able speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must have a well-mannered customer service attitude.
• Must be willing to cross-train in other areas.
• Must use "down-time" effectively to the benefit of test, self, and company.
• Must be punctual, responsible, and dependable.
• Must demonstrate motivation, initiative, and reliability.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to follow instructions and company policy.
• Must be able to deliver quality products to the customer and be responsive to their needs.
• Must be safety and security conscious, complying with rules and policies.
• Must be able to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to travel for off-site duties up to 10% of time.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and be able to convey information clearly to management, customers, coworkers, employees, and government officials in a professional, positive, and customer focused manner.
• Must have a positive, well-mannered customer service attitude and the ability to maintain a strong customer service attitude…