Electronic Technician

Electronic Technician

Aerospace / Defense client is seeking an Electronic Technician to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Aerospace / Defense client in Buffalo, New York; an organization focused on development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Enjoy a 9/80 Schedule – Every other Friday off
• Work in a Clean, Modern Facility – Bright, tidy, and organized
• Company Culture – Participate in regular on-site and off-site employee events
• Defining Possible – Our products are on the cutting edge of electronic warfare technology and play an important role in protecting our brave service members.

What You Will Get to Do:

• Test and troubleshoot RF products including RF microelectronics, RF amplifiers, switches, mixers, etc.
• Test and troubleshoot digital circuit cards.
• Analyze equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in products and integrated test systems.
• Diagnose non-conformances using schematics, wiring diagrams, source control drawings and other test procedures and equipment.
• Perform RF tuning on microelectronics, which requires working under a microscope for much of workday.
• Perform maintenance or calibration on test equipment.
• Record and ensure validity of entries into data collection and test systems.
• Interpret and recommend corrective action to test findings.
• Execute proper documentation of actions performed in applicable forms.
• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Ability to learn tasks under microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision.
• Record production data accurately in travelers, shop floor systems, and quality records.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to assist in the writing or modification of test procedures.
• Follow all safety, ESD, FOD, and cleanliness guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant work area.
• Successfully complete in-house workmanship criteria training classes for continued employment.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Electronics knowledge gained through schooling, the military or work experience
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow procedures and drawings
• Ability to work in a team environment
• US citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on use of the drawings, wire lists, source control drawings, or test procedures.
• Experience working with microelectronics and performing tuning under a microscope.
• Experience working with test equipment.
• Experience working with engineering teams.
• Experience with soldering and electronic assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of defense electronics, with a preference to Electronic Warfare systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a performance based and metrics driven culture.
• Basic computer skills including experience with Client Word, Excel and Outlook.