NPI Electrical Engineering Technician

Job Summary

TSC's Production Division is seeking an NPI Engineering Technician – Electrical Focus in Huntsville, AL. The role supports new product introduction activities across board-level bring‑up, sub‑assembly integration, test bench assembly, and production readiness.

• Support board-level bring‑up, debug, and sub‑assembly integration activities under engineering guidance.
• Assemble, wire, configure, and validate test benches, test racks, interface panels, and cable sets used in engineering and production readiness activities.
• Execute test procedures, capture data, document anomalies, and provide clear feedback to Engineering on repeatability and observed failure modes.
• Troubleshoot hardware and test issues down to the board, cable, or subsystem level as appropriate.
• Build and inspect cable assemblies and harnesses; support continuity checks, labeling, and troubleshooting.
• Support creation and refinement of manufacturing and test documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, setup guides, and as‑built records.
• Support Production Readiness Review (PRR) preparation by identifying equipment and test readiness gaps, collecting readiness evidence, and contributing inputs to NPI readiness checklists and workbook artifacts.
• Set up, verify, and maintain common bench test equipment including multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Maintain strong workmanship, ESD, FOD, safety, and calibration awareness in lab and production environments.
• Provide surge support for assembly, cable builds, and prototype integration as needed.
• Cross‑train with and serve as backup to the NPI Engineering Technician – Mechanical Focus.

• High school diploma or GED and 4+ years of relevant electronics, test, or manufacturing technician experience; or Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field and 3+ years; or Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 1+ years.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical assembly, cable and harness work, electronics integration, test setup, troubleshooting, or debug.
• Strong familiarity with electrical hand tools and lab equipment, including crimpers, wire prep tools, soldering equipment, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and test procedures.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

• Experience supporting NPI, pilot builds, first‑article testing, or production readiness activities.
• Experience contributing to production readiness reviews, or equipment and test readiness closure.
• Experience creating or refining test procedures, setup guides, and work instructions.
• Experience with test bench or rack assembly, validation, and operator-use optimization.
• Familiarity with IPC standards including IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, or IPC‑7711/7721.
• Experience with RF hardware, coaxial cable assemblies, and RF bench practices.
• Experience in an aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Active DoD security clearance.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package.
• ESOP contributions.
• 401(k) Matching Program.
• Flexible Work Schedules.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Leave.

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