Senior Electronic Technician
About The Position
AV is expanding and we're looking for a Senior Electronic Technician to join our team! Our office is located in Sunrise, FL where we provide highly competitive satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular technologies and services to our government, law enforcement, and commercial customers. Our products provide customers with unique advantages over their adversaries. AV is continually innovating to preserve these advantages. Position Responsibilities Constructs, maintains, and tests complex electrical systems and components. Uses measuring and diagnostics tools to test and modify electronic parts. Ensures systems and components meet established specifications. Prepares complete project design documentation. Designs and conduct experiments and analyzes and interprets data. Assigns tasks to and direct other technicians. Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the work. Prepares scopes, budgets and schedules for assignment and equipment. Possibility of up to 25% traveling. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate from a trade/technical school required
- 10 - 15 years related experience.
- Minimum of 4 - 6 years of experience in an aircraft manufacturing or Aerospace R&D environment.
- Effective knowledge of Schematic Capture and PCB layout software.
- Experience with RF/Microwave test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, vector signal analyzers, oscilloscopes).
- Expert soldering skills.
- Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories, concepts, and practices in the applicable area of engineering/technical specialization.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
- Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.
- Must successfully pass a background check and drug test
- Must have a Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Nice To Haves
- The equivalent of a 2 - 4 year advanced studies beyond High School with emphasis in electronics, soldering, or equivalent job related training in an R&D environment is preferred.
- IPC610 J-STD-001 Soldering certification desirable.
- Experience with CAD type design systems for creating schematics and/or hardware preferred.
- Experience in a fast paced R&D environment desired.
- Must possess the ability to change direction frequently and multi task while maintaining focus.
- Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude, is a self-starter and works well with within a team.
- Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
- Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
- Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
- Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
Responsibilities
- Constructs, maintains, and tests complex electrical systems and components.
- Uses measuring and diagnostics tools to test and modify electronic parts.
- Ensures systems and components meet established specifications.
- Prepares complete project design documentation.
- Designs and conduct experiments and analyzes and interprets data.
- Assigns tasks to and direct other technicians.
- Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the work.
- Prepares scopes, budgets and schedules for assignment and equipment.
- Possibility of up to 25% traveling.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
