Electronics Technician Support IV

SAIC•Coronado, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is looking for an Engineering Technical Support IV to support and assist Site Leadership of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Information Operations (UAVIO) program Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC-Pac), Naval Base Point Loma, by providing technical expertise necessary to build custom analog and digital cables based on Government-provided CAD drawings as well as production and repairs of electronics equipment to support the UAVIO RF laboratory space and technologies under test. Supports engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Collects, maintains, organizes, compiles, and manipulates technical data. Prepares engineering documentation, reports, drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.). Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications. Undertakes analysis of data where guidelines are provided. This role is ONSITE in San Diego, CA. Must be local to the area. There will be up to 10% of travel involved for this role.

Requirements

Build custom analog and digital cables based on Government-provided CAD drawings.
Production and repairs of electronics equipment.
Support the UAVIO RF laboratory space and technologies under test.
Support engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment.
Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
Collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data.
Prepare engineering documentation, reports, drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.).
Perform mathematical calculations per engineering specifications.
Undertake analysis of data where guidelines are provided.
Assembly of analog and digital cables for use in systems in the realm of signal processing, information processing, and display processing.
Assemblies include coaxial cables, RF connectors, electrical cables, ribbons, combined with complex connectors/in-outs.
Utilize certified micro-miniature (2M) soldering techniques on high-density circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and surface-mount components for hand soldering and Cable Wire Harness Assemblies IAW IPC-A-620.
Provide diagnosis, repair, refurbishment, and field operation requalification of aircraft housings, structural fasteners, cameras, cables, connectors, filters, amplifiers, and antennas.
Test electronic and RF signal and power levels both on the bench and in simulated flight-testing environments.
Provide functional testing, quality inspections, and troubleshooting on components, sub-assemblies, and fully integrated systems.
Repair of units returned through UAVIO Sustainment programs identified during fault evaluation.
Support the setup and maintenance of UAVIO laboratory spaces and test fixtures.
Inventory management for technician tools and supplies.
General maintenance on lab tools, test equipment, and workbenches as required.

Nice To Haves

Must be local to the area.

Responsibilities

Serve as a skilled Electronics Technician for the UAVIO Project and provide assembly of analog and digital cables for use in systems in the realm of signal processing, information processing, and display processing.
Assemblies include coaxial cables, RF connectors, electrical cables, ribbons, combined with complex connectors/in-outs.
Utilize certifications utilizing certified micro-miniature (2M) soldering techniques on high-density circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and surface-mount components for hand soldering and Cable Wire Harness Assemblies IAW IPC-A-620 to construct, repair, and test reliable cable assemblies, electronics components, and subsystems.
Provide diagnosis, repair, refurbishment, and field operation requalification of aircraft housings, structural fasteners, cameras, cables, connectors, filters, amplifiers, and antennas.
Test electronic and RF signal and power levels both on the bench and in simulated flight-testing environments using adjustable power supplies, RF power meters, and test software to validate payload performance.
Provide functional testing, quality inspections, and troubleshooting on components, sub-assemblies, and fully integrated systems to identify and resolve wiring faults, such as open or crossed wires, broken circuit traces, reattachment of missing components and refurbishment of thermal pads.
Operate electronics test multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and microscopes to perform tests.
Provide repair of units returned through UAVIO Sustainment programs identified during fault evaluation.
Support the setup and maintenance of UAVIO laboratory spaces and test fixtures, as well as inventory management for technician tools and supplies.
Provide general maintenance on lab tools, test equipment, and workbenches as required.