Diagnostics Test Tech

Twenty-Six Defense • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Diagnostics Test Tech performs diagnostics related to hardware, software, components, design, and internal or external failures during testing. The role completes operational checkout, disassembly and reassembly for troubleshooting, repairs, test alignment, and correction of problems in modified, new, and production electronic systems, including line replaceable units (LRUs), shop replaceable units (SRUs), and other electronic end items.

The position requires advanced technical knowledge of electronic principles and theory, including extensive internal circuitry analysis of complex circuits. The technician uses recognized engineering procedures and electronic test equipment, maintains accurate work records, and coordinates with engineering as needed. The technician may recommend changes to electronic test equipment, testing methods, or operating procedures based on test results.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics technology and/or military technical electronic training, with a preference for relevant background and/or ISCET certification. Required skills include electronic fundamentals, complex troubleshooting, use of test equipment and reference materials, creation of testing procedures and work sequences, and verification of test records and diagnostic results. Required certifications or verification include soldering, electrical crimping, circuit card assembly modification/rework/repair, surface-mount assembly and soldering, and automatic assembly machine operations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in electronics technology and/or DD214 military technical electronic training; relevant background and/or ISCET certification is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of electronic fundamentals, including metric and standard measurement conversion, analog, digital, and radio-frequency technology.
• Ability to perform complete operational tests of electronic end items and SRUs, including major troubleshooting.
• Ability to use complex electrical and electronics test equipment and related instruments.
• Ability to apply electronic shop theory, practices, and procedures and electronics technical knowledge to solve complex problems.
• Ability to use shop handbooks, manuals, and reference materials.
• Demonstrated ability to self-verify test printouts, documentation, and physical attributes associated with failure diagnostics.
• Successful completion of pre-placement testing for required knowledge and skills, including analog, digital, and ATE/MTE problem solving.
• Certification or verification of soldering, electrical crimping, CCA modification/rework/repair, surface-mount assembly and soldering, and automatic assembly machine operations.
• Successful completion and maintenance of required certifications and training.

Nice To Haves

• Background and/or certification through the International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET).

Responsibilities

• Perform operational checkout and diagnostic troubleshooting of SRUs and end items using interim or MTEE testers and recognized engineering procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of work performed using appropriate procedures and forms.
• Analyze internal circuitry and troubleshoot complex circuits, coordinating and communicating with engineering as appropriate.
• Determine and recommend changes to electronic test equipment, test methods, or operating procedures based on operational test results.
• Diagnose wiring and circuit card assembly problems, defective components such as opens and shorts, and polarity problems.
• Apply electronic fundamentals and standard electronic shop theory, practices, and procedures to solve problems.
• Use schematics, sketches, test requirement specifications, check sheets, instruction manuals, and test-failure documentation to perform assigned work.
• Complete operational tests and major troubleshooting of electronic end items and SRUs.
• Develop charts, diagrams, procedures, and work sequences for testing SRUs, LRUs, and other electronic end items.
• Self-verify test printouts, documentation, and physical attributes related to failure diagnostics as part of test completion.
• Complete and maintain required certifications and training for the essential job functions.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic life insurance and additional life and AD&D insurance are available.
• Flexible vacation and PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Voluntary benefits, including long-term care, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Voluntary TRICARE supplement available for military retirees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree