Engineering Technician II - IV

Electronic Warfare Associates - WSMR, NM

WSMR, NM

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

EWA Warrior Services has multiple positions for TEMPORARY employment in support of upcoming test/training events. The Engineering Technician IV (ETIV) participates in test event planning, documentation, data collection and troubleshooting for Developmental and Operations Testing/Training events. Successful candidates will be trained on the operation of various Electronic Warfare and mobile systems and assigned as the primary operator for that system during each event.

Responsibilities

• Work flexible hours inclusive of overtime and non-consistent scheduling
• Work in adverse weather conditions
• Work in a team environment
• Prioritize safety while working toward successful completion of the task at hand
• Stand, climb, stoop, bend, sit, and perform activities that require physical exertion
• Lift up to 50 lbs

Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance of Secret or higher
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license
• Proficient in the Electronic Warfare/Radio Frequency (EW/RF) skill set
• Strong understanding of RF terminology, theory and operation
• Ability to measure RF characteristics; including signal strength, bandwidth, modulation type, etc.
• Ability to competently use spectrum analyzers, signal generators, attenuators, amplifiers and other RF instrumentation
• Ability to calculate power by taking known and/or measured gains and losses in a RF path
• Ability to accurately position receive and transmit antennas
• Ability to deploy RF related hardware in a field environment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with computers and networking
• Ability to proficiently operate a variety of standard PC based programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer
• Knowledgeable with networking and component configuration set-up and troubleshooting
• Strong working knowledge and ability to use hand tools and technician diagnostic equipment
• Work experience as a technician in fields such as Mechanic, Electrician, Hydraulic or pneumatic system repairman, Communication system repairman
• Knowledge of military protocol and standard operating procedures during FTX events
• Understanding and ability to work in the dynamic fast paced environment of a military test event

Benefits

• Temporary employment with recurring work opportunities