Fire Control Engineer DWS

Overview:

As an essential member of the U.S. Army's weapons maintenance team, the Fire Control Engineer is responsible for maintaining the fire control systems for Multiple Launch Rocket System, Multiple Launch Rocket System: (MLRS) M270a1 Improved Launcher and the AVENGER System in the Army Pre-Positioned Stock in Germany. This position Manages/Supervises and performs field and sustainment level maintenance on the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270, M270A1, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), the self-propelled launcher-loader (SPLL), launcher pod/container (L/PC) trainer and the test support group. Employs digital switching theory, logic, computer fundamentals and infrared fundamentals applicable to the Army's missile systems and associated equipment. Has been responsible for the operation of maintenance support teams and field level maintenance facilities. Fire Control Engineer will monitor unit status reporting requirements for tactical missile units and associated support elements. Supervised maintenance and repair job organic tools, test sets, associated training equipment. Fire Control Engineer will estimate supply requirements, observe work practices, and detects and corrects improper procedures and techniques. Initiated and monitored reporting of discrepancy (ROD), quality discrepancy report (QDR), and engineering changes proposal (ECP) documents. Fire Control Engineer will ensure personnel adhered to maintenance schedules, The Army Maintenance Management Systems (TAMMS), Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA-QC) procedures, Standard Army Maintenance System - Enhanced (SAMS-E) and Global Combat Support System- Army (GCSS-A). Inspects, trains other personnel and performs organizational, intermediate and depot level electronic maintenance/modification on contract units, subsystems and other weapon system components and support equipment. Advises other team members and solves unusual electronics problems by analysis and tests on missile, armaments, engines, fire control systems, electronic, and electrical systems.

Duties:

• Determine malfunctions in electronics, electrical and cryogenic assemblies, module and circuit elements.
• Maintain gyroscopes, sights and other electro-optical fire control components.
• Repair and maintain missile mounts, platforms and launch mechanisms.
• Test and adjust weapons firing, guidance and launch systems
• Inspect, test and adjust components.
• Remove and replace defective line units.
• Determine malfunctions in electronics, electrical and cryogenic assemblies, module and circuit elements.
• Maintain gyroscopes, sights and other electro-optical fire control components.
• Repair and maintain missile mounts, platforms and launch mechanisms.
• Test and adjust weapons firing, guidance and launch systems.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely be referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents including determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes.
• Requires a detailed understanding of the interrelationships of circuits.
• Exercises independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculation of wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow.
• Uses common and complex test instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, oscilloscopes, high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.
• Work may be reviewed by the Quality department for general compliance with accepted practices.
• Provides technical guidance to lower-level technicians.
• Acts as a Special Technical Advisor to Maintenance Manager.

REQUIRED BASELINE EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience; OR Associate degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR a major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR at least 11 years of maintenance level supervisory experience (Fire Control Systems) and comprehensive knowledge of applicable U.S. Army regulations, policies, and procedures.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Hands-on knowledge of U.S. Army logistics systems to include AWRDS, or Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS-Army), and Unit Status Reporting (USR).

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

U.S. citizenship

U.S. SECRET security clearance

Appropriate verbal and written communication skills to conduct meetings, execute plans, and prepare reports, plans, and working instructions

Must be able to qualify for and operate Government-provided light vehicles

PREFERRED:

• Driver's license

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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