Electrical Technician

ASRC Federal•Sterling Heights, MI

63d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Advanced Research is currently seeking an Electrical Technician to support autonomy vehicle integrations in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This role is critical to the US Army's advancements in equipping ground combat forces with autonomous vehicle platforms, offering civilians a unique opportunity to participate in research and development shaping future battlefield combat platforms.

Requirements

Capable of standing all day and lifting 45 lbs.
High school diploma and 5 years of experience in the fabrication of MIL-SPEC wiring harnesses or cable assemblies.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance.
Willingness to travel CONUS or OCONUS 25% annually.
Familiarity with military specific wire harness build guidelines outlined by the following: IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements and acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies.

Responsibilities

Provide technical services in the areas of electrical and electronic engineering technician support in assisting engineers in the design, development and repair of electrical and electronic equipment for military, commercial, construction and prototype vehicle platforms.
Provide technical services in troubleshooting and diagnosis of complex electrical and electronic problems of vehicle systems and provide solutions to remedy them.
Collaborate with electrical engineers in the design, integration, fabrication and installation of primary vehicle electrical and electronic systems (e.g., power sources, wiring harnesses, relays, breakers, batteries, generators, distribution boxes, HVAC and communication system power sources).
Collaborate with electrical engineers in the design, integration, fabrication and installation of secondary vehicle electrical and electronic systems (e.g., controls, switching devices for communication systems, computers, radios, vision systems, monitors, keyboards, GPS navigation system antennas and power supplies).
Fabricate cables, harnesses, switches, relays, and control devices for the purpose of demonstrating the intent of a design or concept.
Apply IPC specifications and methodology to produce mil-spec compliant cable assemblies.
Fabricate simple cable harnesses and electronics enclosures based on drawings with support from experienced technicians.
Assist with vehicle integrations and be familiar with vehicle electronics systems under the guidance of an experienced technician.
Test developed systems IAW with engineering requirements specified in drawings and test plans.