Engineering Electronic Technician III

Worker Type
Regular

Job Description
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 in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm (Frequent)

Ability to lift and/or move between 11-20 lbs. of cases of varying…