Location
Edwards AFB CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular

SYMVIONICS has an immediate opening for a Materials Control Technician / Supply Technician at Edwards Air Force Base, CA

SYMVIONICS provides engineers and other professionals under government contract to satisfy requirements for systems engineering and software development. This work directly supports the Test and Evaluation (T&E) mission of the 412 Test Wing, Electronic Warfare Group (EWG), of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), located at Edwards AFB, CA. Specific tasks are defined by the Test and Evaluation, Modeling and Simulation (TEMS) program contract, and are accomplished in support of the 772d Test Squadron (TS/EWOS). The 772d TS/EWOS provides real-time, high­ fidelity, man-in-the-loop flight simulators. These simulators are primarily used to reduce risk and increase confidence in testing, as well as envelope expansion, maneuver/practice definition, flight- control system failures, aircrew and engineer training, pilot/vehicle interface, accident anomaly investigation, parameter sensitivity studies, and test mission planning/dry runs. Currently, SYMVIONICS supports both the hardware and software upgrades and enhancements as identified and as required, both commercial off the shelf (COTS) and newly developed enhancements. The flight simulators enhance the capability of the Air Force to carry out Performance and Flying Qualities (P&FQ) as well as Mission Avionics test and evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Acceptable candidates shall support the 772d TS/EWOS maintenance element’s efforts in providing material control function support. He/she shall work independently and as part of a team to develop/analyze design requirements. The employee shall support the TEMS material control function consisting of tracking Information Technology (IT) equipment, consumable materials, tool control and issuing, tracking calibration of test equipment and assigning control numbers and marking of equipment in accordance with current 772 TS inventory control processes. Support technicians and administrator functions with acquisition receiving, checking orders to ensure part numbers are correct, powering up units to ensure the unit works out of the box and removing packing materials. Creating Return Material Authorizations with manufactures for shipping and receiving of repairs. The contractor shall support the radar bench and F-16 SIL test equipment for calibration and repair with Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL). The contractor shall submit reports of all Inventory / Utilization Data. Additonal duties may include, but not be limited to the following:

  • Closely coordinate task resource allocations and deadlines with 772d TS/EWOS maintenance element lead, as well as the SYMVIONICS Program Manager, to ensure satisfactory completion of projects.

  • Ensure that all deliverables satisfy customer requirements and that assigned tasks are completed within budget and on time.

  • Follow government processes and procedures to ensure that the project complies with Government standards and the Quality Management program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. U.S. citizenship is required and a VALID / CURRENT SECRET Clearance or the ability to obtain a SECRET Clearance is mandatory.

Education and/or Experience and Education

A Bachelors degree is preferred and 3 years of supply and inventory controls experience, experience with or equivalent combined training and relevant experience for a non-degreed specialist.

Experience and Knowledge of the Following

• TCMax inventory control / update property database, conduct physical audits of real
property / equipment locations.
• MicroSoft Suite (Word, Powerpoint & Excel) and Windows 10.
• Tracking of Information & Technology (IT) equipment.
• Consumables & non-consumables materials.
• Tool & Bench-Stock control and issuing.
• Tracking of calibration items and maintenance of test equipment.
• Assigning control numbers, knowledge of item part numbers and NSN.
• Marking equipment within established control policies & processes.
• Receiving / checking orders for correct part numbers and removing/adding packing
materials.
• Knowledge and experience with RMA for shipping / receiving of equipment and
repairs.
• Support test and bench equipment for calibration / within Precision Measurement
Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) or like system. This would include tracking,
reporting, inspections, paperwork submittal IAW all Inventory / Utilization Data.

Ability to

• Be responsive in fast paced, high demand operational environment.

• Support multiple projects simultaneously.

• Function well in small, tight knit, high output development group.

• Organize, plan, coordinate and communicate effectively.

• Maintain accurate records.

• Operate computer equipment and knowledgeable of MicroSoft desktop applications.

• Work independently in the absence of supervision and as part of a team.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

None required. Note: USAF Security & Information Assurance (IA) requirements must be met for Common Access Card (CAC). A Common Access Card is required for this position.

Language Skills

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.

• Communicate clearly and precisely, both orally and in writing, in English.

• Ability to speak effectively with customers (to include government officials, corporate officials, and employees).

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Reasoning Ability

• Define and implement design requirements.
• Specify system, process, service, and product quality requirements.
• Institute corrective and preventive action to address non-compliance.
• Identify and record non-conformance through organizational channels.
• Recommend changes to eliminate non-conformance symptoms and root causes.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventative actions.

Physical Demands

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making
observations, communicating with others, reading and writing.
• Maintain physical conditioning appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and
responsibilities which may include: sitting at a desk using a computer for prolonged
periods of time.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to an office environment with extended periods of time spent sitting at a desk using a computer. Lifting may be required, not to exceed 25 pounds.

SYMVIONICS is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

VEVRAA Federal Contractor