Diagnostics Test Tech

Elbit America•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Performs diagnostics on hardware, software, components, and designs to identify internal or external failures during testing. Completes operational checkout, disassembly, troubleshooting repairs, reassembly, test alignment, and correction of problems in modified, new, and production electronic systems, line replaceable units (LRUs), shop replaceable units (SRUs), and other electronic end items. The role requires advanced knowledge of electronic principles and theory, extensive analysis of complex circuits, and coordination with engineering as needed. The technician maintains accurate work records, may recommend changes to test equipment or procedures based on test results, and develops testing documentation and work sequences. Required skills certifications 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; background preference and/or certification through the International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET).
Thorough understanding of electronic fundamentals, including metric/standard measurement conversion and analog, digital, and radio-frequency technology.
Ability to perform complete operational tests of electronic end items and SRUs, including major troubleshooting.
Ability to understand and use complex electrical and electronics test equipment and related instruments.
Ability to apply electronic shop theory, practices, procedures, and 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 related to failure diagnostics.
Successful completion of pre-placement testing for required knowledge and skills, including analog, digital, and ATE/MTE problem solving.
Ability to diagnose wiring and circuit card assembly problems and recognize defective components, opens, shorts, and polarity problems.

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 the appropriate procedures and forms.
Diagnose malfunctions through internal circuitry analysis of highly complex circuits, coordinating and communicating with engineering as appropriate.
Recommend changes to electronic test equipment, methods, or operational procedures when indicated by operational test results.
Diagnose wiring, circuit card assembly, defective component, and polarity problems.
Use schematics, sketches, test requirement specifications, check sheets, instruction manuals, and test failure documentation to perform assigned work.
Complete operational tests of electronic end items and SRUs, including major troubleshooting.
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.
Successfully complete and maintain certifications or training required for essential job functions, including soldering, electrical crimping, CCA modification/rework/repair, surface-mount assembly and soldering, and automatic assembly machine operations.