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 SquadronEssential 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 supportoftechnical 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.

Created: 2025-10-06