Experienced Electronics Technician - Panama , FL

Experienced Electronics Technician

Position Description & Qualifications If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), then Serco has a great opportunity for you! As the Experienced Electronics Technician working onsite NSWC PCD located in Panama City, Florida, you will be integrated within a diverse team of multi-disciplined engineers, and technicians supporting unmanned systems. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance In this role, you will:

• Lead the design of mixed-signal hardware systems including microcontrollers (Arduino, ATmega, PIC, ESP
  32, etc.), power management systems (AC - DC converters, Transformers, LDOs), and sensor interfaces.
• Create detailed schematics and perform complex, multi-layer PCB layouts using industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, KiCad, Siemens Xpedition).
• Ensure strict adherence to best practices for signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Implement microprocessors into designs using C/C++.
• Run test simulations using Spice software (LTspice, Pspice, or equivalent).
• Assemble, test, and perform initial bring-up of hardware prototypes.
• Utilize lab equipment such as mixed-signal oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and multimeters to verify system performance against specifications.
• Develop and execute comprehensive hardware test plans, thermal testing, and reliability testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues down to the component level.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including hardware design specifications, BOMs (Bill of Materials), schematics, and detailed instruction documentation for end users.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Active Interim Secret Clearance with ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a strictly related discipline.
• 5 years of similar/related experience. Masters Degree will be considered in lieu of 2 years of experience.
• 3 years of experience in embedded hardware design and full product lifecycle development.
• Extensive experience in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition, or equivalent).
• Strong fundamental knowledge of both digital and analog circuit design.
• Experience with common embedded communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232/485, CAN, Ethernet, and USB.
• Hands-on experience with standard electronics laboratory equipment for debugging and characterization (power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters, and oscilloscopes).
• Moderate proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems microcontroller programming.
• Fundamental understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and the ability to incorporate that into designs.
• Comprehensive understanding of fiber optic system components and how to integrate them into designs.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair fiber optic systems (multi-mode and single-mode circular mil and SC).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a highly methodical approach to root-cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document processes and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical groups.
• Highly detail-oriented with a steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and safe hardware.
• Ability to work both independently as a self-starter with end-to-end design, and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.