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Prepares Army Integrated Air Missile Defense (AIAMD) test Items, test sites, related test equipment in support of the IAMD program testing.  Conducts assigned test in accordance with approved Operations Test Plans (OTPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and National Range Documentation (NRDs).  Specific tasking may include instrumentation setup, operation, collection and distribution of data, ammunition handling, and environmental monitoring. Coordinates tasks in conjunction with current test procedures, test operations methodology and test requirements.   Maintains an accurate, detail chronological event logs for all IAMD events.  Uses technical knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with Integrated AIAMD and Patriot Air Defense System to perform job requirements. 

Skill to setup and operate instrumentation (i.e. data collection devices, communications and video equipment, etc.). Maintains multiple data collection devices for system under test.  The instrumentation setup includes ability to setup and run simulations through the FMS-D sim computer. Handle Comsec for the assigned system under test.

Continually applies advanced knowledge of AIAMD and Patriot Air Defense System operator procedures, testing requirements, reference Technical Manuals or prescribed procedures to ensure proper setup and operation of the equipment for test purposes.  Work maybe checked by supervisor or higher graded technician to ensure compliance with written procedures, test plans and/or accepted practices.  May provide guidance to lower level technicians.  May be assigned other duties within his or her capabilities.  Work will include cross-utilization into other jobs as required. May require some overtime and / or weekend work.

Graduation from a two year technical  program at an accredited institution and two years of progressive experience in the AIAMD field, or a total of five years progressive experience in the AIAMD field.  Military training and practical experience with one or more AIAMD and Air Missile Defense Systems will be evaluated and may satisfy the formal education requirement.  May be required to obtain an ammunition and explosives certification as per IAW ATEC 385-1 chapter 14, Level II.  Must possess a valid driver’s license.  Applicant selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver around weapons systems and be able to work in exterior unprotected environments. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATION: Experience with Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense System (AIAMD) or related Air Missile Defense systems (e.g. PATRIOT, THAAD, etc.).