Production/Engineering Technician

Senspex, Inc. • Rio Rancho, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Senspex Inc. is seeking to hire a Production/Engineering Technician for our Production and Engineering Departments located in Rio Rancho, NM. The Production/Engineering Technician plays a key multidisciplinary role in the design, assembly, and testing of electro-optical systems and related components. This position constructs, maintains, and tests electrical systems and components, uses measuring and diagnostic tools to test and modify electronic parts, and ensures systems and components meet established specifications. The person filling this position will perform detailed design, documentation, and testing of electronic and electro-mechanical components, equipment and subsystems. Join the Senspex team, responsible for the design and precision assembly of technological systems that represent the gold standard in military-grade surveillance and long-range detection. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of electro-optical systems, building the sophisticated hardware that powers the next generation of sensor systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (electrical, mechanical or optical) or other related technical field plus four (4) years of directly-related experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Knowledge of circuit board design, chips, processors, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Ability to read and create detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience in any of the following: infrared and electro optical sensors, image processing, sensor fusion, sensor design and analysis, sensor testing and data analysis, and integration on platforms
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work within the United States
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug test
• Must possess acceptable forms of identification under the REAL ID Act
• May require obtaining a U.S. DoD security clearance. Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance in order to work on projects/programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate surveillance equipment, electro-optical surveillance systems, and associated electronic assemblies
• Assemble, solder and terminate cable assemblies
• Install system wiring and perform complete set-up and initial testing
• Perform diagnosis, repair, verification, testing, calibration, and complex troubleshooting processes relating to the repair of surveillance equipment, thermal imaging cameras, and pan and tilt positioning systems
• Design, build, and support production and engineering equipment, wire harnesses, and tools.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary
• Complete new assemblies and repairs in a timely and professional manner in accordance with recommended procedures

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefit options which include vision, dental, life insurance/LTD/STD and Senspex paid medical premiums for its employees, plus other available voluntary supplemental insurances
• 401(k) matching
• 5-day work week
• Optional Flex Friday Program schedule (M-Th 9 hours; F 4 hours)
• Profit sharing bonus plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Opportunities for career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level