GWEF JUNIOR FIELD ENGINEER

JUNIOR FIELD ENGINEER (EO/IR/LAS)

MGTF

GWEF Eglin AFB, FL

Open Position Request Number: R-OO-26

CLASSIFICATION: Junior Field Engineer

GRADE: Exempt; Regular Full-Time

LOCATION: Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility (GWEF), Eglin AFB, FL - On Site

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide support to develop, operate and maintain complex electronic equipment utilized by GWEF HITL for guided munitions and IRCM simulations, including EO, IR, LASER, RF and GPS technologies. These systems include foreign and domestic surface-to-air, air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons sensors, simulation hardware and countermeasure systems. Assist in the development, installation, operation, maintenance and evaluation of simulation equipment. The simulation equipment includes signal generators, EO and IR sources, spectrum analyzers, interface cabling, optical components, PCs and computer interfaces to simulation equipment, rate tables, flight motion simulators, LASER systems, high sensitivity radiometers and IR calibration equipment, spectral radiometer and National Institute of Standards and Testing (NIST)-traceable IR sources (high temperature and differential types). Work under the close supervision of senior level personnel.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Support facility engineers and analysts in developing test capabilities.
• Prepare and verify test items for operation and troubleshoot failed test items using established procedures.
• Set up test equipment, configure test areas for simulation, prepare equipment and perform equipment diagnostics, operate IR/RF equipment, collect data during testing and process data collected.
• Support the alignment and calibration of LASER, IR and visible optical systems.
• Support the preparation of technical reports and correspondence.