Engineering Electronic Technician III

Worker Type

Regular

The Electronics Technician III tests and troubleshoots electronic and control systems for unmanned air vehicles.

• Responsible for manufacturing, testing, inspection, and repair of electrical systems and components
• Writes assembly and test procedures; maintains a detailed notebook of all activities
• Operates and maintains tools in a safe and serviceable condition
• Works from written procedures and drawings and direct communication with engineering staff to fabricate electronic assemblies for small UAVs, including avionics, payloads, etc.
• Fabricates test fixtures and debugs electronic subsystems
• Soldering of electrical and avionic components, including circuit boards
• Assembles and installs wire harnesses; assembles and installs UAV/RC electronic and mechanical systems
• Repairs UAV/RC subsystems; helps build prototypes for initial designs and low‑volume builds that are not yet released into production
• Field testing/flight testing may be required; some travel may be necessary
• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative
• Completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways; determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may act as an informal team leader
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate from a trade/technical school required
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in an aircraft manufacturing or aerospace R&D environment
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge to help translate an engineered design into build instructions usable by assembly and test personnel to duplicate required product performance
• Experience with electrical schematics
• Experience interpreting and understanding electrical and mechanical drawings/schematics
• Demonstrated familiarity with electronics, including hands‑on experience with analog and digital hardware
• Experience with prototype design and development of electronic systems—including avionics and/or controls
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and some weekends
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test; must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• The equivalent of a 2–4 year advanced studies beyond high school with emphasis in electronics, soldering, or equivalent R&D training is preferred
• IPC
  610 J-STD-001 soldering certification desirable
• Experience with CAD‑type design systems for creating schematics and/or hardware preferred
• Experience in a fast‑paced R&D environment desired
• Ability to change direction frequently and multitask while maintaining focus
• Specific experience with wiring harnesses, plastics, composites, and printed circuit board manufacturing is highly desirable
• Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude, is a self‑starter and works well with a team
• Proven experience with basic analog and digital circuit troubleshooting and repair desired
• Proven experience with overall aircraft electronic fabrication desired
• Overall experience with UAVs preferred
• Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve performance of oneself, others, and the company

• Able to work in a manufacturing environment (constant)
• Stand and/or sit for long periods of time (constant)
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away (frequent)
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness (constant)
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects (frequent)
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects (frequent)
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or steady while moving the arm (frequent)
• Ability to lift and/or move 11–20 lbs of cases of varying size (frequent)
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. cases of varying sizes & shapes for shipment to test sites and to customers (occasional)
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather…