Electrical Engineering Technician

Job Title:

Electrical Engineering Technician

Job Category:
Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
None

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Continental US

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* The Opportunity:

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* CACI is seeking an Engineering Technician to support development and production of Optical Communication Terminals for space-based defense applications. This position is based in our Orlando, FL facility.

** Responsibilities:*
* Engineering Support:

+ Provide technical support to engineering and development teams throughout product development and production phases

+ Collaborate with engineers to develop and refine troubleshooting strategies and methodologies

+ Assist engineers and manufacturing engineers with work instruction redlines and ECR/ECO process

+ Support test engineers in developing improvements of test procedures

+ Diagnose and resolve complex issues in EO systems down to the component level

+ Identify root causes of performance issues and implement effective solutions

+ Document test failures in the failure reporting system and provide detailed analysis

Documentation and Process Improvement:

+ Document test procedures, results, and troubleshooting steps in a clear and concise manner

+ Maintain up-to-date records of equipment calibration and maintenance

+ Generate detailed technical reports and analyses based on measurement data

+ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Training and Mentorship:

+ Demonstrate expert level knowledge on all test cells and assist in the training of new test technicians

+ Serve as a technical resource for production and test teams

Manufacturing Support (As Needed):

+ Support production builds and manufacturing test procedures as directed

+ Perform optical or electrical testing and characterization as specified by work instructions

+ Conduct tests to evaluate the performance of EO & laser components and systems

+ Perform precise EO measurements using Optical Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers

+ Support assembly, testing, debugging, and rework of products during pre-delivery integration, acceptance test, and delivery phases of the product life cycle

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team and independently, take initiative, and work well with internal and external customers.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* Education:

+ Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Photonics, or a related field.

+ Equivalent combination of relevant work experience and technical training may be substituted for degree requirements

Experience:

+ US citizenship, due to nature of the work and contract requirement

+ Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as an electronics technician or engineering technician

+ Proven experience with the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical and electro-optical test stations/equipment

+ Experience troubleshooting EO and digital circuitry down to the component level

+ Experience using multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and optical power meters

+ Experience supporting engineering teams in product development or manufacturing environments

Skills:

+ Strong understanding of electro-optical principles and measurements

+ Proficiency in using EO test equipment and software

+ Ability to read, write, and comprehend detailed written and verbal instructions, assembly instructions, test procedures, schematics, and other engineering documentation

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

+ Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

+ Ability to lift and carry 25-45 lbs.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + 5-10 years of experience troubleshooting CCAs to the component level

+ IPC-A-610 certification

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Experience with electronic systems test and evaluation

+ Familiarity with fiber optic systems and free-space optical communication

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Experience with software development using LabVIEW or Python

+ Knowledge of laser safety protocols and procedures

- ** What You Can Expect:*
* ** A culture of integrity.*
* At CACI, we place character and…