Overview
Intelligent Waves has an immediate need for an Instrumentation Technician III to support our mission critical work for our government customers at Nellis AFB, NV. In this role, you'll be a critical force behind the scenes, providing essential instrumentation modifications and enhancements. Your responsibilities will extend to evaluating, upgrading, and maintaining instrumentation systems for operational missions, including designing, integrating, and ensuring optimal functionality.
Location: Nellis AFB, NV (Las Vegas Area)
Travel: Requires travel to other sites ( 75% ) and may be deployed from 30-90 days for strategic efforts. Travel will be reimbursed based on GSA Per Diem rates and DoD Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
Clearance Requirement: Secret
Intelligent Waves delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network & systems engineering, software development, and cognitive human performance.
ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. ANY DOMAIN.
Since 2006, we have proudly served federal agencies including the Department of Defense. Our ability to operate globally in a wide range of environments, coupled with our deep understanding of customer needs and requirements, enables us to provide cost-effective solutions to support the most complex missions.
Adherence to all customer site protocols is mandatory for employees.
Responsibilities
Provide instrumentation modifications, improvements, and operations for 59 TES instrumentation packages atNellis AFB, NV..
Evaluate, upgrade, modify and operate instrumentation systems before, during, and after operational missions. This work shall include design, integration, functional checkouts, and mission data capture activities.
Manage instrumentation equipment, conduct pre- and post-mission activities, and perform functional checkouts, and post mission data management for the 59 TES instrumentation systems to include but not limited to the Quick Response Instrumentation Package (QRIP); Re-Radiation Telemetry Acquisition System (RTAS); C2R Highly Ruggedized TSPI System (GLite); Telemetry; Beacon; in accordance with this statement of objectives.
Each system may be required to incur multiple modifications based on T2 aircraft configurations and mission objectives.
Existing configuration and technical systems documentation are provided on site for all design and modification activities.
The following instrumentation system operations will be required.
Quick Response Instrumentation Package (QRIP I) Aircraft instrumentation group-A/B provisions on F-35 Operational aircraft.
Re-Radiation Telemetry Acquisition System (RTAS) and Aircraft instrumentation group-A/B provisions on F-35 Operational aircraft.
Ruggedized TSPI System and Aircraft instrumentation group- A/B provisions on F-35 Operational aircraft.
Telemetry and Aircraft instrumentation group- A/B provisions on F-35 Operational aircraft.
Beacon and Aircraft instrumentation group- A/B provisions on F-35 Operational aircraft.
AN/ASQ-236 Pod and Aircraft instrumentation group- A/B provisions on F-35 Operational aircraft.
In support of design, modification and operations activities the Contractor shall move, store or load instrumentation systems; conduct system functional checks, cockpit integrity checks, data uploads/downloads, and mission configurations. Solid State Recorders (SSRs) and associated media data shall be stored in the designated 59 TES vault.
Workloads may include instrumentation systems fault isolation and rework to bring instrumentation systems back into operational readiness for mission requirements.
Update existing instrumentation systems design packages, utilize local forms and reporting procedures to document system upgrades and operational configuration changes that shall include instrumentation system serial numbers, Group B components in accordance with regulations and engineering data provided by 59 TES.
Control electronic data collection systems using non-conventional modification hardware and understand their capabilities and plan, develop, construct, and integrate new devices into the system to perform multiple tasks not previously associated with aerospace and/or other maintenance and evaluation system capabilities.
Work is conducted in both office and bench settings, as well as outdoor test and flight line environments. Outdoor duties involve regular exposure to adverse weather, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and sudden wind shifts. Employees must remain constantly alert and follow strict safety protocols, including the use of specialized protective clothing and equipment.
Qualifications
Must have active DOD Secret clearance .
Must have a valid Driver's License and an active/current passport .
Must have a minimum of 2 years Instrumentation Experience on 5th-Generation Developmental or Operational Test coded aircraft and associated test systems.
A thorough knowledge of electronic principles and practices, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems and components associated with airborne and ground instrumentation systems.
Knowledge of basic electronic concepts and ability to convert theoretical ideas to functional components and systems.
Skilled in the interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, andspecifications of complete electronic systems.
Ability to use electronic test equipment and ability to provide technical leadership to other technicians and support personnel.
Knowledge of and skill in the use of various pieces of electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, PLA/PLC programmers, telemetry systems, spectrum analyzers, oscillators, amplifiers, and power supplies.
Knowledge of electronic concepts, principles, and techniques applicable to maintenance and evaluation of airborne systems, including radar, missiles, simulations, and instrumentation systems.
Knowledge of engineering workstation hardware and software sufficient to maintain systems in operating condition with up to date software.
Additional Requirements:
Must be willing and able to travel occasionally away from the normal duty location, including CONUS and OCONUS deployments, via military and commercial aircraft.
The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and/or overtime to support mission requirements.
This position requires some physical exertion, such as: long periods of standing, walking and climbing in and around aircraft and equipment; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, climbing, and similar activities; recurring lifting of items up to 50 pounds; and regular visits to aircraft hangars, flight line, construction, test ranges, and other outdoor sites.
Personal Attributes:
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to communicate well with senior military leaders and civilian government officials.
Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Benefits
Intelligent Waves offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, life and disability insurance. We invest in our employees' futures by contributing with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much more.
Clearance Statement
Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with current security clearances or those eligible to obtain one.
Equal Opportunity
Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Intelligent Waves is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates and employees. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact humanresources@intelligentwaves.com .
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Job Locations US-NV-Nellis Air Force Base
Job ID 2025-4324
Category Platform Mission Support
Employment Type Regular Full-Time
Travel None
Remote No Remote Work
