Electronics Technician

SimVentions, Inc•Dahlgren, VA

19h•$78,000 - $106,780

About The Position

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Technician with an artisan level electrical and/or mechanical background; skilled with design, development, and testing of electrical and mechanical components, assemblies, or systems. Self-starters with a desire to create and build innovative designs should apply.

Requirements

High aptitude to learn and follow instructions with little supervision, meet deadlines, be a dependable team player, and have good work ethic.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to solder and rework small PCB components down to 0201.
Comfortable working in a Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) safe environment.
Ability to multitask, adapt on the fly, prioritize and change focus rapidly.
5+ years with the following:
Experience using tools and equipment to conduct electrical and mechanical part installation and removal (soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, microscopes, reflow ovens, etc.).
Experience using tools and computers for diagnostics, maintenance management or general testing (power supplies, Oscilloscopes, signal generator, Digital Multimeter, spectrum analyzer, etc.).
An INTERIM or ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
High School Diploma or equivalent. Trade / Technical School Diploma/Certificate a major plus.

Nice To Haves

J-STD-001 and IPC certification endorsements (600, 610, 7711/7721).
Experience utilizing advanced PCB assembly, manufacturing, and inspection equipment (e.g. Pick and Place, LPKF, X-RAY, SMT/BGA Rework Station, Automatic Defluxing Systems, Automated Optical Inspection Systems).
5 years with the following:
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) systems or component design and fabrication.
Utilize Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Altium, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.) to create, review, and analyze mechanical or electrical designs.

Responsibilities

Follow defined processes and procedures to assemble/populate printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Use Soldering Iron to install and/or rework Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and thru-hole components on PCBs.
Read and understand engineering, design, fabrication or assembly documents.
Ability to define and document issues, collect and organize data, establish facts, and draw conclusions from field notes, technical manuals, lab reports, and bench tests.
Integrate electrical and mechanical components into a new design or into existing systems (eg. motors, gears, treads, antennae).
Provide feedback to engineers or other design teammates in collaborative environment to promote prototype enhancements.
Participate in component level and functional level test events.
Conduct general and industry research on items under evaluation to support purchase and design decisions (Should be familiar with researching items through sites such as DigiKey and McMaster-Carr).
Conduct electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of existing, or prototype systems with an eye for recommendations for future improvement.
Professionally care for sensitive or classified materials, concepts, or designs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program
Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!