Senior Tech, Electronics Technician (Onsite)
About The Position
The Electronics Technician supports engineering teams by testing, troubleshooting, and documenting electronic equipment and processes, contributing to the development and improvement of aerospace technologies. The role constructs, calibrates, adjusts, tests, maintains, and troubleshoots electronic equipment, components, devices, and systems using schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions. It sets up and operates standard or specialized test equipment, uses established methods and setups to inspect or test products, and recommends modifications or adjustments to engineers. The technician analyzes, interprets, and records test data for engineering prototypes or first-article electronic and mechanical equipment; prepares reports, charts, graphs, and schematics; and documents testing procedures and results. The role also assists engineers with developing processes and products for manufacturability, may use programming languages for product development or equipment control, and interfaces with engineering-related departments on program implementation. It may include providing technical support or instruction to less experienced technicians. Work is performed under general supervision, following standard procedures, with guidance for new procedures or special assignments and in accordance with company policies and business ethics.
Requirements
- Typically requires a high school diploma or AA/AS degree (or other two-year post-high-school training) and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- At least 1 year of experience in soldering, cable building, or circuit board building.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience debugging and testing power supply circuits at the component level.
- Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power sources.
- Hands-on experience with breadboarding, soldering, and circuit board repair and fabrication.
- Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings and translate them into printed wiring boards.
- Experience working effectively in team environments.
Responsibilities
- Construct, calibrate, adjust, test, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic equipment, components, devices, and systems using schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
- Set up and operate standard or specialized test equipment.
- Inspect or test electronic equipment and products using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups, and recommend modifications or adjustments to engineers.
- Analyze, interpret, and record test data for engineering prototypes or first-article electronic and mechanical equipment.
- Prepare reports, charts, graphs, and schematics on developmental engineering equipment.
- Document electronic testing procedures and results.
- Assist engineers in developing processes and products to ensure manufacturability.
- Use programming languages for product development or equipment control as needed.
- Interface with engineering-related departments regarding program implementation, interpreting and discussing program needs.
- Provide technical support or instruction to less experienced electronics technicians as needed.
- Perform technician tasks under general supervision and follow company policies, procedures, practices, and accepted business ethics.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second opinion medical service
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
