Primary Mission Equipment Technician

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Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Primary Mission Equipment Technician to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, integration, and sustainment of airborne mission systems and associated support equipment. The technician will work across aircraft, flight-line, back-shop, facility, and logistics environments to maintain mission readiness and resolve hardware, software, networking, communications, and electronic-system issues.

**Position will require OCONUS travel**

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct pre-mission, preflight, and post-flight hardware and mission-system checks.
• Isolate, troubleshoot, document, and report hardware and software defects to the appropriate engineering or technical support organizations.
• Test, repair, remove, replace, load, and configure software and firmware for mission systems, subsystems, equipment, and components.
• Support computer systems, RF radio systems, Beyond-Line-of-Sight satellite systems, modems, SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT, ICS, encryption devices, and radar systems.
• Perform aircraft and back-shop troubleshooting, testing, repair, calibration, integration, and modification activities.
• Perform soldering, cable fabrication and termination, electrical and RF measurements, print reading, and equipment integration.
• Test and troubleshoot electronic equipment using digital storage oscilloscopes, power meters, multimeters, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Install hardware and accessories and resolve software connectivity, technical, and equipment-interconnectivity issues.
• Maintain and sustain the operability and capability of PRC-117G, ARC-210, and ARC-231 radios.
• Support Windows workstations, virtual machines, virtual desktop interfaces, multivendor network switches, Line-of-Sight and Beyond-Line-of-Sight systems, radar systems, and COMINT, ELINT, and SIGINT systems.
• Support mission systems including, but not limited to, AE-4500, OSPREY 50 RADAR, PRISM, and Mustang/Shelby.
• Support satellite mobile airborne network systems and associated communications encryption equipment.
• Support IT and mission-support networking, including software, hardware, modems, SATCOM, LOS, RF, IFF, and cryptographic key-loader updates.
• Perform consumable and parts inventories, order and organize parts and equipment, and maintain accurate digital inventory records.
• Identify, process, and track defective tools and equipment.
• Monitor flight hours, missions, system issues, maintenance databases, and personnel actions to ensure maintenance events are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Support logistical inventories, site moves, facilities, installations, and troubleshooting of operational equipment.
• Check for and remove Foreign Object Debris when working in or around aircraft and on the flight line.
• Proactively learn new platforms, systems, and technologies to increase and maintain technical proficiency.
• Perform other maintenance, integration, and mission-support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly is required
• High School or specialized training, and typically 6+ yrs of experience (additional years of experience in lieu of degree)
• Must have a Valid US Passport
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, repairing, testing, integrating, or maintaining complex electronic, communications, information-technology, or airborne mission systems.
• Experience with aircraft or mission-equipment maintenance in a military, government, or defense-contractor environment.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power meters, multimeters, network analyzers, or spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with RF systems, communications equipment, networking, SATCOM, modems, encryption devices, and mission-support systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to perform cable fabrication, termination, soldering, electrical testing, and RF testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, connectivity, and equipment-interoperability issues.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance, inventory, and configuration records.
• Ability to work safely in aircraft, flight-line, back-shop, facility, and deployed environments.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing maintenance requirements, and coordinate effectively with engineering, operations, logistics, and site-management personnel.
• Ability to comply with Foreign Object Debris control, tool-control, safety, security, and maintenance procedures.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with PRC-117G, ARC-210, ARC-231, AE-4500, OSPREY 50 RADAR, PRISM, Mustang/Shelby, or comparable systems.
• Experience with airborne ISR, COMINT, ELINT, SIGINT, radar, or electronic warfare systems.
• Experience supporting virtual machines, virtual desktop interfaces, Windows environments, and multivendor network architectures.
• Experience with communication cryptographic key loaders and IFF systems.
• Experience supporting deployed, austere, or 24/7 operational environments.
• Experience with maintenance databases, configuration management, and mission-equipment logistics.
• Technical certifications in electronics, avionics, networking, RF systems, or related disciplines.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $26.59 - $46.54We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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