Electronics Technician Intern

Astronautics Corporation of America•Oak Creek, WI

About The Position

Astronautics is hiring a paid undergraduate Electronics Technician Intern for its Oak Creek, Wisconsin team. This hands-on, year-round internship is intended for students enrolled at a technical college and pursuing an associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or a related field who are interested in a career as an Electronics Technician. Working under the guidance of experienced technicians, interns evaluate and diagnose products that may need service or repair, then help restore them to flight-worthy status using drawings, schematics, and test equipment. This is a first-shift, part-time position requiring at least 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Hours are generally 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled at an accredited technical college or university and working toward an associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or a related field of study.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
Be available to work at least 24 hours per week on weekdays during the day.
Be able to understand written work instructions, drawings, and schematics.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
Be able to pass a required electronics assessment after the first year of school.
Successfully pass Astronautics' solder training program.
Be a U.S. person as defined under U.S. export regulations.
Be able to work on U.S. government programs or obtain security clearance in the future.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above.
Experience in electronic assembly or a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot analog and digital circuits to the component level.
Conduct board testing using Flying Probe and Functional Test.
Disassemble and reassemble aircraft avionics equipment.
Generate summary reports using software such as Microsoft Office.
Maintain an organized work area and manage workload to complete assigned tasks on time.
Evaluate and diagnose products that may need service or repair and perform work to return them to flight-worthy status.