Senior Engineering Specialist

Radiance Technologies•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Specialist installs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical and electronic systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and DoD regulations. The role requires the ability to read diagrams and blueprints, work across multiple projects, and collaborate effectively with peers and supervisors. The position performs technical fabrication and assembly work involving electrical modules, components, wire harnesses, and control panels. It includes interpreting manufacturing orders and engineering drawings, using shop tools and machinery, testing and isolating faults, and inspecting finished products to ensure conformance to specifications. The specialist follows ESD practices, maintains a clean work area, protects sensitive information, and supports a zero-defects, right-the-first-time approach. Extended hours or weekend work may be required as needed.

Requirements

Ten years of experience in a related technical field.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and regularly working from elevated surfaces.
Ability to work in office, production/manufacturing, and outdoor environments.
Ability to perform or assist with all activities, including using hand and power tools, lifting heavy objects, and working with industrial chemicals and adhesives such as epoxy, glues, paints, and cleaners.
Ability to read diagrams and blueprints.
Ability to multitask across several projects and work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Honorable discharge from the Armed Forces in a technical MOS or an associate degree in a technical field.
More than 20 years of experience as an electronics technician.
Experience with industry-standard operating systems and applications, including Circuit Maker, OrCAD, and AutoCAD LT201.
Formal cable assembly training with certification.
Experience populating and soldering components on circuit boards.
Quality inspection experience.
Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

Maintain sensitive and confidential information in accordance with government standards.
Interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
Provide technical support and assistance in solving technical problems.
Demonstrate accurate basic math skills.
Perform tasks requiring knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials, tools, and equipment.
Follow Electronic Static Discharge (ESD) prevention practices.
Interpret and follow manufacturing orders.
Operate shop machinery and tools, including torque wrenches, pneumatic tools, common hand tools, and scales.
Support and exhibit a zero-defects and “right-the-first-time” approach.
Inspect finished products for conformance to specifications.
Work from verbal instructions when required.
Maintain a clean work area.
Fabricate, assemble, install, repair, modify, test, operate, and troubleshoot electrical modules, components, and wire harnesses.
Install wires and electrical components into electrical assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
Test components and perform fault isolation.
Demonstrate strong decision-making abilities.
Perform electronic assembly, soldering, crimping, splicing, harness fabrication, and control-panel building.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work extended hours or weekends as needed.