About the Role:
The 896 Test Support Squadron (896TSS) is looking for a Full-Time Electronics Technician Apprentice (NJ-856-03) to work at the 96 Test Wing, 96 Range Group, 896 Test Support Squadron, Flightline Support at Eglin.
96TH TEST WING MISSION: We test and evaluate state-of-the-art weapon systems, provide quality installation and mission support, and serve as responsible stewards of our resources to deliver war-winning capabilities. 96th RANGE GROUP MISSION: Operates and maintains the Eglin Test and Training Complex by providing range instrumentation, infrastructure, facilities, and technical expertise to support fielding of war winning capabilities for the warfighter. 896 TEST SUPPORT SQUADRON MISSION: Designs, installs, and supports unique airborne instrumentation to generate decision quality data in support of Developmental Test and Evaluation.
Announcement Length/Closes: 1 Month
Location: Eglin AFB, Florida
Typical 2026 salary range: $61,722-80,243 per year (includes Locality)
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)
Desired Skills:
- 3 years T-2 Modification Airborne flight test Instrumentation experience desired
- 3 years Flightline Fighter aircraft Electronics/Avionics experience desired.
- 3 years Laboratory T-2 instrumentation system mock-up and calibration experience desired.
Major Duties:
• Direct Mission Support: Provides crucial, hands-on mission support by installing, calibrating, and conducting functional status checks of airborne instrumentation on a diverse range of platforms, including aircraft, weapon systems, aerial targets, and drones.
• System Evaluation & Analysis: Performs technical work in support of evaluating airborne weapon systems and various electronic, electro-mechanical, or electro-optical systems through scientific analysis, measurement, and testing.
• Specialized Instrumentation Design: Designs specialized instrumentation required to accurately measure and record critical test parameters across a range of airborne environmental, field, and laboratory conditions.
• System Calibration & Validation: Executes comprehensive calibration, checkout, and performance validation of instrumentation equipment, particularly during T-2 modification installations, applying expert knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Modification & Maintenance: Proactively modifies and maintains existing instrumentation systems to support the specific requirements of proposed and ongoing flight test programs, ensuring systems are always mission ready.
• Advanced Diagnostics & Repair: Performs rapid diagnostic procedures to identify the root cause of system malfunctions and is responsible for initiating and completing complex repairs to maintain operational availability.
• Custom Interface Engineering: Designs and fabricates unique test interfaces and specialized cabling for the calibration and troubleshooting of advanced T-2 modification systems, such as video recorders, solid-state recorders, weapons function monitors, and various data collection platforms.
• Collaboration: Works closely with the supervising Aircraft Systems Engineer to ensure all instrumentation systems consistently meet performance requirements and effectively support critical mission objectives.
• System Evaluation & Analysis: Performs technical work in support of evaluating airborne weapon systems and various electronic, electro-mechanical, or electro-optical systems through scientific analysis, measurement, and testing.
Qualifications/Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Obtain & maintain Security clearance: Secret
This is a designated Drug Testing Position
Education requirements
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
Travel if more than occasional (Approximately 20 days per year)
Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and materials of technical electronics, and knowledge of other disciplines to effectively apply advanced electronic principles and concepts to new applications, experimental theories, and other areas of responsibility.
Knowledge of the principles of planning, program management, and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.
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Please send resumes to: Robert M Watson robert.watson.6@us.af.mil 850-882-2749
ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED