Engineering Electronic Technician III

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

• IPC610 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 size (Frequent)

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lb. cases of varying sizes & shapes for shipment to test sites and to customers (Occasional)

• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Occasional)

• Talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Occasionally may be required to travel Internationally and within the Continental U.S.