Salary Range: $70,310 - $80,000
Operate and maintain proprietary instrumentation (avionics) systems on U.S. military aircraft including F/A-18.
Essential Job Functions:
Install, maintain, fabricate, assemble, test, operate, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade and optimize complex instrumentation / avionics systems and subsystems, both large- and small-scale.
Support pre- and post-flight instrumentation.
Support pre-flight aircraft software loading.
Fabricate connectorized wire harnesses, avionics assemblies and subassemblies.
Maintain information / configuration tracking and documentation.
Prepare and deliver documentation up to and including technical reports, briefings and final status reports.
Undertake non-local, domestic, and foreign travel to support non-local test-flights.
Operate rental and organizational vehicles on and off base to move test equipment to/from the flight line and to/from non-local test sites.
Job Requirements
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
High school diploma/GED plus 7 years of experience, or Associates-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 5 years of experience.
Must be able to be granted a security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.
Open-mindedness, teach ability, highly motivated, and team-orientated.
Sound character, flexibility, resilience and positive attitude.
Ability to perform, manage, and prioritize multiple related tasks in a highly-dynamic and time-sensitive environment.
Must be able to work on-site as this position is not telework eligible.
Desired Skills:
Practical knowledge of electronics/avionics including multi-conductor signal cables, video lines, and circuits.
Training or experience with instrumentation systems, video and data recording/telemetry, MIL-STD-1553, and related data-bus and digital recorders.
Organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance experience in US military avionics systems (USN or USMC experience preferred).
Prior experience in handling COMSEC assets.
DCS delivers advanced technology and management solutions to Government agencies in the national security sector. We seek to develop successful working relationships with our customers to ensure that we meet expectations and get the job done right. The value that we place on ensuring customer satisfaction is based on our strong corporate culture of empowerment, innovation, responsiveness, and professional excellence. The transformative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit that characterize our more than 2,100+ employee-owners allow DCS to ensure success of each customer's mission and actively contribute to the well-being of the nation.
