Engineering Electronic Technician III

** Worker Type*
* Regular

** Job Description*
* ** Summary*
* The Electronics Technician III tests and troubleshoots electronic and control systems for unmanned air vehicles.

** Position Responsibilities*
* + 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 as well as direct communication from engineering staff to fabricate electronic assemblies for small UAVs, including avionics, payloads, etc.

+ Fabricates test fixtures, 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

+ Operates and maintains tools in a safe and serviceable condition

+ Field testing/Flight testing may be required so 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 be informal team leader

+ Other duties as assigned

** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)*
* + High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate from a trade/technical school required

+ Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in an aircraft manufacturing or Aerospace R&D environment

+ Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office

+ Has knowledge to help translate an engineered design into build instructions which can be used by assembly and test personnel to duplicate the required product performance

+ Experienced with electrical schematics necessary

+ Experienced in interpreting and understanding electrical and mechanical drawing / schematics

+ Demonstrated familiarity with electronics including hands-on experience with analog and digital hardware

+ Experienced 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

** Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies*
* + The equivalent of a 2 - 4-year advanced studies beyond High School with emphasis in electronics, soldering, or equivalent job-related training in an R&D environment 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

+ Must possess the 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 within 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 UAV's 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 and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company​

** Physical Demands*
* + 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…