About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Technical Support Specialist (NH-0301-02) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Test Engineering Group, 412th Range Squadron, Range Operations Management Flight (412 RANS/ENROP) Edwards Air Force Base.
The 412th Range Squadron (412 RANS) mission is to provide the 412th Test Wing (412 TW) with flight test range capabilities and facilities to support the accomplishment of the flight test mission. Test support includes real-time data acquisition, managing process and display systems, operating mission control rooms (MCR), managing inter-/intra-range data transmission systems, and operating the Precision Impact Range Area (PIRA) to meet flight test requirements. The purpose of the Range Technical Support Specialist (TSS) Craftsman/Lead position is to provide operations and maintenance support to the fixed and mobile ground target systems on the PIRA. The TSS provides target support for tactical, calibrated, GPS, radar, and infrared systems as well as support for ground based sensor arrays, telemetry systems, and data acquisition and transmission systems. The Range TSS may perform Lead duties required to accomplish administration and development of assigned personnel, and to protect sensitive information or government-owned equipment.
Announcement Closes: 3 July 2026.
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490 - $113,185 per year (includes Locality)
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% Travel Possible.
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)
Desired Skills:
1 year experience of heavy equipment skills desired.
1 year of trade work desired.
Valid Class A drivers license.
Major Duties:
- Manages the set-up and tear-down of fixed and mobile range targets and various arrays for supporting the daily execution of the scheduled flight test missions.
- Interprets program blueprints and drawings to fabricate and install range targets. Positions fixed or mobile targets at various range sites to support test requirements.
- Performs mobile target duties by driving range vehicles for radar imaging, photograph imaging or as a laser target.
- Supports the test requirements submitted by the Range user and determines, from both a technical and operational viewpoint, the type of support required, the usage of existing facilities, and the specific route to accomplish the mission.
- The Technical Support Specialist assists the Range user and the users Consultants or Sub-Contractors with logistical, communications, transportation coordination with other Range functions and test execution as required for successful flight test results.
- A good working knowledge in the areas concerning the operations and maintenance of fixed and mobile telemetry systems, Data Acquisition and Transmission Systems; Radar, Radar Moving Target Simulators, Radar Fidelity and Geometric Range; Precision Impact Range Area, Gunnery ranges, Mobile Target System, Simulated Combat Airfield and Tactical Target Range, fixed and mobile Photo Resolution and infra-red targets; Radiometric Analysis and Measurement System; video and infra-red sensors. Interfaces with the Range, Engineering Flight, and customer Flight Test Engineers to ensure that all operational requirements are considered during new system acquisition and turnovers.
- Oversees equipment custodian accounts for; assets which support the Precision Impact Range Area (PIRA). Manages the assignment, tracking and maintenance of Land Mobile Radios (LMR), Personnel and Equipment Tracking System (PETS), cell phones, target inventory and heavy equipment. Additionally, serves as on-site facility representative for several buildings, Civil Engineering (CE) work orders, and Vehicle Control Officer (VCO) duties.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- Knowledge of test range systems and related equipment used to support the Range mission and schedule. Knowledge of capabilities of radar, telemetry, communications, microwave systems, photo optics, timing, and other assets related to the Range Squadron.
- Knowledge of test operations and specifically how to support Test Concept Meetings where test objectives are outlined. Should be able to articulate the capabilities of the range to meet specific test objectives where the Precision Impact Range Area is considered.
- Highly skilled in utilizing computers, and all Microsoft Office computer programs.
***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
Please send resumes to: 412TENG.CL.Manpower@us.af.mil please reference PID# 26-146111031 in the subject line.
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