Test Technician - ADSB Production

INDRA AIR TRAFFIC INC•Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

Indra Air Traffic is seeking a hands-on ADS-B Production Test Technician to test, verify, troubleshoot, and support production acceptance of Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment and related aviation electronics. The role performs electrical and electronic testing on circuit boards, assemblies, modules, and completed products to confirm compliance with engineering specifications, production requirements, and quality standards. It uses electronic test equipment and established procedures, documents results, and works with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to address issues affecting product performance or production schedules. The technician carries out functional, electrical, and performance testing of digital, analog, and RF circuits as applicable. The work includes configuring instruments and test fixtures, reviewing results, identifying failures, performing initial fault isolation, and repeating tests after corrective actions. The position also involves reviewing production and technical documentation, maintaining traceability and test records, identifying nonconforming products, and supporting production schedules, corrective actions, and first-pass yield. Work takes place in an electronics production and manufacturing environment. Open availability for any assigned shift is strongly preferred, and scheduled overtime, extended hours, or alternate shifts may be required based on production or program needs. The role requires extended standing or walking, handling electronic assemblies and equipment, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds individually. U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a U.S. government background investigation are required. Additional security or program-specific requirements may apply. The role may be authorized to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as needed for assigned defense-contract duties, subject to least-privilege access.

Requirements

Hands-on experience testing, inspecting, assembling, or troubleshooting electronic equipment in a manufacturing, production, laboratory, or technical service environment.
Basic understanding of electronic principles, including electrical measurements and circuit operation.
Ability to operate electronic test equipment and interpret test results.
Ability to follow detailed test procedures, work instructions, schematics, and technical documentation.
Strong attention to detail when performing measurements, recording results, and verifying product compliance.
Ability to recognize abnormal test results and escalate technical issues appropriately.
Ability to work effectively in a production environment while maintaining quality, accuracy, and productivity.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during testing and production activities.
Ability to lift and move electronic test equipment, products, and assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds individually.
Manual dexterity to handle electronic assemblies, cables, test fixtures, and tools safely and accurately.
Vision correctable to a level that allows safe and accurate testing and inspection.
Ability to work scheduled overtime, extended hours, or alternate shifts when required by production or program needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience testing electronic products, PCBAs, radio equipment, communications devices, or other electronic assemblies.
Familiarity with RF testing, RF measurements, or radio frequency electronics.
Experience with automated test equipment (ATE), dedicated production test stations, test fixtures, or computer-based test systems.
Experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electronic test procedures.
Familiarity with electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls and electronics manufacturing quality standards.
Knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship standards or other applicable electronics manufacturing standards.
Experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, telecommunications, electronics manufacturing, or another high-reliability production environment.
Familiarity with ADS-B, avionics, navigation aids (NAVAIDS), surveillance radios, or related aviation technologies.
Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered.
At least 18 months of experience in electronics testing, production testing, electronics assembly, or a related technical environment.
Two or more years of experience testing electronic assemblies, circuit boards, RF equipment, or similar products.
Open availability to work any assigned shift.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and electronic testing on ADS-B equipment, circuit boards, subassemblies, modules, and completed products.
Execute production test procedures to verify functionality, performance, and compliance with engineering specifications.
Conduct functional testing, electrical measurements, and performance verification using designated test equipment and software.
Test digital, analog, and RF circuits as applicable to assigned products and assemblies.
Configure test equipment and connect products to appropriate fixtures, cables, and interfaces.
Review test results and identify units that do not meet acceptance criteria.
Troubleshoot test failures to determine whether they originate from the product, setup, connections, or equipment.
Perform initial fault isolation and basic troubleshooting using schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve recurring failures and production issues.
Repeat applicable tests after corrective actions to verify products meet acceptance criteria before release.
Operate electronic test equipment and automated or computer-based test systems to evaluate product performance.
Verify test connections, equipment configurations, and measurement settings before testing.
Recognize abnormal measurements, test errors, and equipment issues, escalating when additional technical support is required.
Maintain test equipment and workstations in operating condition and report malfunctions or calibration concerns.
Review work orders, bills of materials, schematics, engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and test procedures before beginning work.
Follow documented processes and test instructions to ensure consistent, repeatable, and accurate results.
Record test results, product identification, failures, retests, and other required production data.
Identify and communicate nonconforming products, recurring failures, and discrepancies between actual results and documented requirements.
Complete assigned testing activities within established schedules and delivery requirements.
Maintain product and test-record traceability according to company and customer requirements.
Support corrective actions, continuous improvement, and first-pass yield objectives with Production and Quality teams.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe test environment and follow applicable ESD, handling, safety, and quality procedures.
Follow established work instructions, company policies, and production processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.