Lab Technician and Test Engineer
About The Position
The Lab Technician and Test Engineer works with electrical and mechanical engineers to troubleshoot and repair custom-designed electronics for the U.S. Air Force and recommend equipment improvements. The role uses laboratory diagnostic equipment to diagnose and maintain equipment used to verify Aircraft Monitor and Control Testers. It includes component-level repairs, inspections, and depot-level repairs performed according to established processes, with the goal of keeping hardware in a mission-ready state. The position also involves documenting faults and repair actions, soldering surface-mount components, repairing cables, and supporting compliance with electrostatic-discharge and laboratory-safety standards. This hands-on role supports Air Force aircraft readiness and offers the opportunity to build knowledge of AMAC systems, 1553 communications, and avionics.
Requirements
- Experience soldering surface-mount components on printed circuit boards.
- Experience with cable repair.
- Experience using laboratory diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, or time-domain reflectometers (TDRs).
- Knowledge of laboratory processes and safety awareness.
- Ability to follow established processes.
- Ability to identify equipment malfunctions.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and test procedures.
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with avionics.
- Knowledge of electrical systems.
- Ability to create schematics.
- Basic troubleshooting skills.
- Possession of a Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Industry-specific certifications.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair custom-designed electronics in collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers.
- Use laboratory diagnostic equipment to diagnose and maintain equipment used to verify Aircraft Monitor and Control Testers.
- Maintain logs of faults and repair actions, and document troubleshooting as necessary.
- Perform component-level repairs to keep hardware in a mission-ready state.
- Assist with inspections and depot-level repairs in accordance with developed processes.
- Solder surface-mount components and conduct cable repairs.
- Help ensure compliance with electrostatic-discharge and laboratory-safety standards.
- Contribute ideas and recommendations for equipment improvements.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
