Engineering Technician III - RF/Microwave

Amentum

Kuwait

Ref: SP122-572

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

FUNCTION:

Provides training and advice for repair, calibration, and modification of the wide variety of complex precision measurement equipment utilized by the GOK activities. Provides technical and procedural advice and guidance to KAF personnel and other GOK personnel concerning metrology-related matters such as: the repair, calibration or modification of precision measurement equipment, the conduct of laboratory operations, and the resolution of customer measurement problems. Provides in-depth technical expertise in one or more of the following disciplinary categories and can provide OJT or formal classroom training as required. Performs precision measurements, calibrations, modifications, maintenance and repair actions, and other functions as necessary in all areas of laboratory operations. Assists in obtaining and maintaining laboratory QA accreditation.

This RF/Microwave discipline includes the following measurement areas: impedance, attenuation, directivity, power, frequency (above 500 MHz), phase, pulse code modulation, VSWR, noise, sensitivity, gain, and encompasses the repair, calibration, and/or modification of items such as: waveguide/coaxial frequency meters, RF signal generators, RF attenuators, spectrum analyzers, TACAN test sets, waveguide and coaxial directional couplers, RF power meters, VSWR indicators, slotted lines, RF Bridges, automated test equipment, and other complex RF/microwave equipment.

It is anticipated that Engineering Technicians will be assigned as these job descriptions state and other related specific tasking details and priorities will be determined and set by the Commander, KAFMB, and communicated to the Contractor lead.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

An Associate's degree in electronics technology from an accredited school, and ten (10) years of work experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating electronic precision measurement equipment and calibration laboratory reference standards, with a working knowledge of the basic concepts of electronics and science. This knowledge shall include basic electricity, electronics, circuit theory, digital logic, algebra, and physics. OR;

Completion of a U.S. military precision measurement and calibration program, a precision measurement and calibration school at an accredited school, or within a specialized calibration firm and have twelve (12) years of work experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating electronic TMDE Experience with equipment such as: analog and digital multimeters, electronic counters, function generators, signal generators, analog and digital tape recorders, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and calibration laboratory measurement standards. Must have (3) years of work experience in RF/Microwave calibration with demonstrated experience in troubleshooting IM&TE and calibration reference standards by making measurements with test equipment to identify problems to the component level. Demonstrated basic electronic construction and repair skills, including soldering and wiring, and the ability to perform these functions on delicate circuit cards.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.

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Engineer salaries in Kuwait

Average monthly compensation
KWD 1,450

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