Electronics Technician II

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves applying basic and advanced technical knowledge to solve routine problems by interpreting manuals and technical documents. The technician will work under immediate supervision, receiving technical guidance as needed. Key responsibilities include performing complex technical functions in support of engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, as well as experimental design circuitry, prototype models, and specialized test equipment. The position also entails establishing procedures for the maintenance of laboratory equipment and facilities, soldering electrical components, packaging electronic components, recording part numbers, and assisting in the operation of advanced circuit card assembly reverse engineering and assembly tools. The technician will maintain an organized and clean lab environment, perform tasks like replacing components, wiring circuits, and repairing simple electronic equipment. They will also assist technical staff in fabrication, integration, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of electronic circuits and mechanical packaging, including the development of prototypes. This includes executing test procedures, test plans, and test reports, and conducting engineering and experimental testing. The role requires following maintenance procedures for laboratory facilities and equipment, including cable diagrams and equipment schematics. Circuit card assembly using hand soldering techniques with provided documentation is a core duty. The technician will take test readings using common instruments and assist engineering staff in design, fabrication, integration, and testing. Detailed design tasks using CAD equipment, designing simulations, printed circuit boards, and electronic assemblies are also part of the role. Additionally, the position involves on-site installation, troubleshooting, and testing of company products, and providing technical support to customers. Interpreting engineering products related to C4I projects and training laboratory personnel on equipment operation and maintenance are also required.

Requirements

• Minimum of a two-year technical degree and three or more years work related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be capable of assembling/disassembling a variety of equipment (mechanical, electrical and electronic) with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform such tasks as replacing components, wiring circuits, repairing simple electronics equipment
• Attention to detail is required in recording electronics part numbers and serial numbers for logisticians to track inventory
• Ability to identify and resolve underlying causes of system failures to prevent recurrence, using structured
• Familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits and judgement in planning work sequence, in selecting tools, testing instruments and is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY FOR A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Nice To Haves

• Previous electronics integration or practical mechanical, electrical, or electronic experience
• Familiarity with computer components and servers
• Knowledge to understand analog and digital electronics, electronic components
• Experience operating milling machine, laser engraver, reflow oven, wave solder, flying probe
• Proficient in operating and electronic test equipment tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers

Responsibilities

• Applying basic and some advanced technical knowledge to solve routine problems by interpreting manufactures’ manuals or similar documents
• Performing a variety of complex technical functions in support of engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electronic and electro-mechanical systems as well as experimental design circuitry, prototype models, and/or specialized test equipment
• Establishing procedures for the maintenance of laboratory equipment and facilities
• Soldering electrical components to assemble circuit cards
• Packaging electronic components neatly for storage
• Recording part numbers (and serial numbers) of components removed
• Assisting in the operation and use of advanced Circuit Card Assembly reverse engineering and assembly tools
• Keeping the lab organized and clean
• Performing such tasks as replacing components, wiring circuits, repairing simple electronics equipment
• Assisting technical staff members in fabrication, integration, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of electronic circuits and mechanical packaging including the development of electrical and mechanical prototypes
• Executing test procedures, test plans, test reports, and procedures to maintain lab facilities and calibrate test equipment; may conduct engineering tests and experimental testing
• Following procedures for the maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment including cable diagrams, equipment schematics, and configurations to support various system arrangements
• Performing circuit card assembly utilizing hand soldering techniques with provided schematics, drawings and documentation
• Taking test readings using common instruments such as multi-meter, time-domain reflectometer, and optical time-domain reflectometer
• Assisting engineering staff members in design, fabrication, integration and testing of electronic circuits and mechanical packaging including the development of electrical and mechanical prototypes
• Performing detailed design tasks requiring the application of CAD equipment
• Designing projects such as simulation, printed circuit boards, and electronic and electrical assemblies requiring development of schematics
• Performing on-site installation, troubleshooting, and testing of company products and equipment
• Providing technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment
• Interpreting cable block diagram, cable run sheets, and other engineering products related to various C4I projects
• Establishing procedures for the maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment including cable diagrams, equipment schematics, and configurations to support various system arrangements
• Training laboratory personnel to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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