Aviation Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an aviation specialist supporting USAF Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) design, development, repair, production, and documentation of software / hardware products for automatic testing and support equipment used to evaluate the technical operation of components, equipment, and / or systems for automatic test equipment. Establishes preliminary design and performance characteristics, and technical responsibility extends through development and final approval for production and service use. Location : Robins AFB, GA, 580th Software Maintenance Squadron Essential Job Functions : Performs Software Integration Laboratory (SIL) system integration testing and verification for all supported software products. Develops and sustains data gathering and analysis software tools for system-level testing. PerformstechnicalelectronicstaskspertainingtothedevelopmentormaintenanceofAirForceISR weaponsystemsand / or supportequipment. PlansandcarriesoutassignmentsforprojectsconcerningAutomaticTestEquipment(ATE)softwareandhardwarefor electronicsystems,subsystems,andcomponents. Workinvolvessuchitemsaselectroniccircuits,circuitelements,equipment,systems,andassociated phenomenaconcernedwithelectromagneticwaveenergyorelectricalinformationforpurposessuchascommunication,computation, sensing,control,measurement,andnavigation. Preparestechnicalspecifications,design,andcostestimatesforuseinthedevelopmentof prototypeandproductionATEsoftwareprograms,hardware,andinterfacedevicesformultipleDoDweaponsystemplatforms. Coordinatesthevariousphasesofworkwithotherfunctionaldisciplinesandinterprets / translatestechnicalrequirementsintodesign characteristics and criteria. Formulates and explains recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes,andtechniquesincludingriskmanagementprovidingmentorshipanddirectiontolowergradedemployees. Supportsthetestingrequirementsofcurrentandfutureweaponsystems,employeedevelops,Gelds,andsustains test / supportequipment.Designs / fabricatescomplexhardwareinterfacetestadaptersand / orproduces / maintainssoftwareinsupportof automatictestingandsupportequipment. Participatesinweaponsystemdesigntoensurethebestpossibleperformanceofsupportor testequipmentintheoperationalenvironment. Analyzesequipmentmalfunctionsand designdeficienciestoproviderecommendationswhichensuresuccessfulfieldoperation,reliability,andeconomicalsupportthroughout thelifecycle. Modifiestestequipmenttoimprovereadinessandreduceoperatingandsupportcostsofcurrentandfutureweapon systems.Performscomplextechnicalworktoimprove,extend,orvalidatecurrentlyknownprecedents,data,methods,ortechniques. Evaluatesandprovidesrecommendationsonprototypes,products,orprocesses.Recommendschangestobasicrequirementsand deviationsfromnormalpracticesusedinthedesignanddevelopmentofprototypes,components,equipment,and / orsystems.Evaluate modificationstoproductionmethodsormaterialsduetochangesinrequirements,technologicaladvances,orshortcomingsindesign and / or performance. Evaluatesandrecommendsproceduresandinnovativetechniquesandmethodstoachievegoals.Insupportoftechnical reviewsand / orpanels,developsevaluationsandtechnicaljustil1cationsoffeasibility,practicability,andtechnicalsoundness,recognizing prioritiesaswellastheurgencyofthesituation.Performsanalysistoascertainneededchangesormodificationtoproductionmethods, procedures,and / orapproaches. Develops,executes,andreviewspolicies,processes,andproceduresofaspecialormiscellaneous characterthatmayspanmultipletechnicaldisciplinesandinvolveapplicationofknowledgeofsuchfundamentals.Participatesinspecial projects,initiatives,andpreparesoral / writtenreports.Presentsbriefingsanddevelopstechnicalreportstodocumentprogressandresults. Researches,teamsandappliesawiderangeofqualitativeand / orquantitativemethods,includingbutnotlimitedtoCMMI,AS9100and Lean initiatives to improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products. Required Skills : Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. A high school diploma plus 13 years of experience, an associate’s degree plus 7 years, a bachelor's degree plus 5 years or a master’s degree plus 4 years of experience. An adjudicated DoD Secret Security clearance on the First Day of employment. Desired Skills : KnowledgeofISR electronicsconcepts,practices,standards,methods,techniques,materials,andequipmentto effectively apply electronics principles and concepts to project development and execution. Knowledgeof ISRintegratedair-vehicles,groundsystems,andsupportequipmentsufficienttoplan,design,test, troubleshoot, and develop and / m sustain electronic systems or devices. Abilitytoanalyzedataandestablishrequirementsfortechnicalobjectivesandcharacteristics. Abilitytocommunicateclearly,concisely,andwithtechnicalaccuracy,bothorallyandinwriting,aswellas work effectively with peers, management, contractors, and other agencies. Bachelor of Science degree or higher and 8 years’ experience in aviation related positions.