Engineering Technician III

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.
** Responsibilities
* ** Provide electronics technical support to multiple existing product lines and products under development
* Work with engineering to develop and perform testing on Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), electronics assemblies, and system-level testing to ensure products meet specifications.
* Perform regression testing on updated hardware and/or software to CCAs, electronics assemblies, or systems
* Perform electronics and software troubleshooting at the component, CCA, assembly, or system level to identify and isolate failures or non-conformance.
* Perform soldering to complex, dense CCAs to replace components
* Build cable assemblies to include soldering, pinout identification, and installation of pins in connectors
* Modify Printed Circuit Cards to change electrical functionality by cutting traces, adding components, or soldering jumper wires.
* Provide in-field technical support for testing and training
* Support engineering in the development, manufacturing, deployment, and sustainment of complex electronic assemblies and systems
** Qualifications You Must Have:
*** Associate's degree in a related field of study and at least 4 years of relevant experience  + A higher level degree may substitute for experience  + Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
* Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics and manuals
* Ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools
* Ability to work with electronics laboratory test equipment including signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
* Previous experience and/or certification of soldering techniques
* Ability to perform soldering on SMD components down to a 0402 size while performing work with a microscope.
* Ability to work with standard electronics laboratory test equipment including signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
* Ability to troubleshoot RF and Digital circuitry down to the component level.
* Ability to travel to provide field support to the users of our equipment
** Qualifications We Prefer:
*** Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry
* Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
* Experience with AutoCAD or other 3-D CAD software
* Ability to understand, use, and provide training on electronics assemblies and operation
* Experience with electrical schematic capture software
* Experience with IR and Hot Air soldering reflow techniques for SMD components.
* IPC-J-STD-001 Soldering Certification
* IPC-A-610 Soldering Certification
* Knowledge of ESD handling

At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $38.39 - $52.79. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and .
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