Avionics Technician I, MQ-9 (Kaneohe Bay, HI)

About the role

Amentum is recruiting an MQ-9 CLS Avionics Technician for Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The technician is a qualified aircraft electronics and Ground Support Station specialist who troubleshoots multiple electronics systems on both aircraft and control stations. Local candidates are strongly preferred because relocation assistance is not provided.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain assigned UAS electrical and computer systems, including relays, batteries, actuators, circuit breakers, switches, instruments and peripherals.
• Solve complex problems that cannot be resolved by manufacturer manuals alone, such as locating circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions and applying engineering changes.
• Use complex test instruments such as high-frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers and computer control equipment, and exercise independent judgment in circuit analysis, waveform calculation and signal-flow tracing.
• Prioritize workload to meet the daily flight schedule, keep aircraft logs and records, and attend shift-change maintenance meetings.
• Sign off work in OOMA/NALCOMIS and follow CNAFINST 4790.2.
• Maintain, repair and install electronic equipment, and use common and complex test instruments.

Required profile

• Active Secret US Government clearance (US citizenship required); eligible for Top Secret with SCI.
• At least one year of actual aircraft avionics and/or Ground Control Station maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent military/vocational training.
• IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+, SSCP or GSEC) within 90 days of hire or before the second deployment.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment over 50 pounds, work night and weekend shifts, and speak, read and write English.
• Updated SF-86 submitted within 30 days of hire and a current driver's license.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of electronics maintenance and repair, RFF systems, and technical publications.
• Blueprints, wiring diagrams and data tables.
• Theory of flight, electronic flight controls and electrical/electronic principles.

What we offer

• Hourly, overtime-eligible pay of $37.94 under the Service Contract Act, with possible health and welfare payments.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, and pet insurance.