Electronics Technician (Direct Hire)

Full Job Description

As an Avionics and Instrumentation Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting NASA's aeronautics, research, and science missions.

Your primary purpose is to oversee the design, development, and maintenance of avionic systems on Armstrong Flight Research Centers diverse aircraft fleet.

Your role involves providing support on avionics and instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with NASA standards, and working with a team of aircraft engineering technicians.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-10, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service: Identifying discrepancies on aircraft using avionics test equipment; Assisting with electrical modifications on aircraft or research equipment.

To qualify for GS-11, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level in the Federal service: Assisting with troubleshooting avionics discrepancies on aircraft by utilizing test equipment and interpreting wiring diagrams; Supporting fabrication of electrical modifications on aircraft or research equipment by using wiring diagrams; Supporting flightline operations during aircraft launch and recovery.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience.

Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses.

Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. Major Duties:

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Test, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and service aircraft avionics, electrical, and instrumentation systems in compliance with manufacturer maintenance manuals, Technical Orders, schematics, and engineering instruction.
• Provide support during aircraft launch and recovery; perform thorough pre-, thru-, and post-flight inspections; and diagnose/resolve complex avionics discrepancies to ensure all systems meet safety and operational standards prior to flight.
• Fabricate electrical wiring harnesses, components, and instrumentation systems with precision by reading and interpreting aircraft electrical blueprints, drawings, planning documents, technical publications, and engineering procedures.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and electronic malfunctions using specialized tools and advanced diagnostic equipment, performing complex assignments with minimal technical guidance and ensuring compliance with technical standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, inspections, and modifications performed on aircraft systems. Verify that records reflect proper configuration control, traceability of components, and adherence to safety and airworthiness requirements.
• Support engineers in performing experiments, research, and development activities requiring an in-depth knowledge of technical engineering methods, applications, practices, and principles to work on concepts and experimental projects.