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

About the role

Amentum is recruiting an MQ-9 CLS Avionics Technician for Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, contingent on availability and scheduled for an October fill date. The technician is a skilled aircraft electronics and/or Ground Control Station specialist who troubleshoots multiple electronics systems on aircraft and control stations, applying advanced technical knowledge to complex problems.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain assigned UAS aircraft electrical generators, load banks, starters, relays, batteries, actuators, circuit breakers, switches and aircraft instruments.
• Solve complex problems such as locating circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions and incorporating engineering changes.
• Analyze circuits, calculate wave forms and trace signal flows using test instruments such as high-frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers and complex computer control equipment.
• Prioritize workload to meet the daily flight schedule and enter entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Attend shift-change maintenance meetings and guide lower-level technicians during aircraft modifications and maintenance.
• Sign off work in NALCOMIS/OOMA or IMDS and follow CNAFINST 4790.2 and/or DAFI 21-101.

Required profile

• Active Secret US Government clearance (US citizenship required); preferred: active Top Secret clearance with SCI.
• High school diploma or equivalent military/vocational training.
• At least three years of aircraft avionics and/or GCS maintenance experience, including one year on MQ-9 aircraft or GCS.
• Advanced knowledge of electronics maintenance, RF systems, technical publications and electrical/electronic principles.
• IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP or GSEC) within 90 days of hire or before second deployment.
• English speaking, writing and reading ability, current driver's license, and ability to lift over 50 pounds.

Required skills

• Blueprints, wiring diagrams and data tables.
• Ground support and auxiliary equipment operation.
• NALCOMIS/OOMA or IMDS.

Preferred qualifications

• Top Secret clearance with SCI.
• Associate degree in a relevant field.
• Current IAT Level II certification.
• Prior defense contractor experience.

What we offer

• Hourly, overtime-eligible pay of $40.56 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, disability and life insurance, pet insurance.