Test Technician II - Austin TX

VetJobs•Austin, TX

6d•$47,614 - $76,181•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Test Technician II to support production of advanced electronics in Austin, Texas. The position supports the second shift, from 4:30 PM to 3:00 AM, on a four-day, Monday-to-Thursday workweek, with Fridays off. Employees working this shift receive a 10% pay premium. The technician sets up test apparatus and tests production assemblies and units according to established methods, procedures, standards, and sequences. The role also involves assembling production equipment to designs and specifications; adjusting and calibrating systems; modifying equipment according to diagrams and sketches; correcting malfunctions through adjustments or replacement of parts; and using hand tools, small power tools, and measuring and testing devices. The technician may also monitor and verify quality using statistical process or other control procedures. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; a clearance need not currently be held. Travel is less than 10%. Relocation is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of related work experience in manufacturing, or a two-year degree in electronics.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to lift 20–40 pounds.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance; no current clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Lean manufacturing experience.
Understanding of test instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and RF analyzers.
Ability to troubleshoot independently to the component level.
Ability to read schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

Set up test apparatus and conduct tests of production assemblies and units following established methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.
Lay out and assemble production equipment units according to designs and specifications.
Adjust and calibrate systems as needed.
Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components according to predetermined diagrams and sketches.
Correct malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts or components as directed.
Use hand and small power tools, and measuring and testing devices.
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.