Instrumentation Engineering Technician IV

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide. 

Scope of Work:

Maintains all TCTS AS, EW, LATR PIP, Iridium and IMPASS systems/sub-systems and associated equipment. Works under supervision of Lead Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities:

• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved by referencing manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all EW, TCTS AS, LATR PIP, Iridium and IMPASS subsystems and associated interface equipment.
• Maintains, repairs, inspects, troubleshoots, and programs systems equipment or components using complex RF test equipment such as pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and computer analytical equipment and specialized test equipment (T4B Test Set, LATR Test set, LATR portable test units, and TCTS AS test sets) to perform complex troubleshooting, isolate malfunctions, and repair equipment to the component level when possible.
• Lead Maintenance Technician may review work for compliance with accepted practices.
• Provides technical guidance and on-the-job training to other technicians.
• Extensive equipment handling and administrative processing to prepare/deliver equipment to meet exercise requirements.
• Documents maintenance actions in IEMS, various logbooks, and databases.
• May serve as IMPASS System Maintainer aboard various ships and deploy with equipment during FIREX events.
• May be required to serve as a project flight technician in support of airborne Developmental Test & Evaluation and Fleet training CAS support requirements. Must meets all CAS contractor, FAA, and NAWCAD imposed flight qualifications required to fly in this support role on CAS aircraft.
• Performance of Flightline/Equipment support requirements during exercises at remote locations.
• Maintains asset control on all equipment, and completes DD1149s for equipment issue.
• Provides technical support to visiting engineers.
• Installation of instrumentation equipment on various participant platforms – to include fixed and rotary wing, ship and surface participants.
• Will transport, install and de-install Iridium Tracking Units (ITU) on ships, vehicles, and landing craft to bases and facilities onboard naval vessels as required.
• Fabricates unique power and RF interfaces to allow installation and operation of equipment for non-standard exercise participant platforms
• Responsible for quality of contractor range functions, to include: operations, scheduling, technical library, security, training, safety, supply, quality assurance, configuration management, and documentation.
• Equipment delivery, travel to delivery points
• Forklift operation
• Occasional extended travel required for exercise support
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Consistently produces quality products and service.
• Completes all training within required timeline.
• Performs all work in a safe and secure manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school, trade school, or armed services technical school curriculum equivalent to Navy “C” School or course of training in electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, or engineering technology or completion of at least 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of course studies at an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical curriculum.
• Three years’ electronic maintenance in the following areas:
  • Digital/analog signal processing
  • Radar and Radar theory
  • Electromechanical devices
  • Communications
  • DC power supplies
  • RF Test equipment
  • RF signal processing (VHF, UHF, and microwave)
  • Low voltage AC equipment
  • Antenna systems
  • Primary and secondary power equipment
  • GPS Receiver testing

• Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver’s License. For EW, must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License
• Experience working on military/civilian/commercial flight lines in and around aircraft.
• Must obtain or have a current CPR/First Aid certification (Within 6 months of hire).
• At least two years’ experience in Electronic Warfare systems or Tactical Combat Training Systems equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Familiarity with Naval Aviation Maintenance and Quality Assurance Programs or equivalent
• Typical shop/office environment, with some flightline/hangar work.
• Occasional requirement to work aboard ship with transfer by small boat or helicopter.
• EW technician will function as onboard tech in CAS aircraft.
• Working inside helicopter for installation of tracking equipment.
• Must be physically able to assist in lifting/carrying/loading EW/TCTS/IMPASS equipment if required.
• Sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and interim secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a fully adjudicated secret security clearance.
• Must maintain licenses and/or credentials required for this position.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.). Outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer’s mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification. 
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life, and AD&D for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Accrued PTO based on years of service
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Health and Wellness Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts on travel, hotels, car rentals, electronics and more!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.