Lab Technician and Test Engineer

About the Role

The opportunity is for an experienced test engineer to thoroughly test, repair, and maintain hardware and work with developers to ensure the release of high-quality equipment. This role involves working with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to troubleshoot and repair custom-designed electronics for the U.S. Air Force and develop recommendations for future improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Use lab diagnostic equipment to diagnose and maintain equipment for verifying the Aircraft Monitor and Control Testers.
• Maintain logs of faults and repair actions.
• Assist the team with generating new ideas for equipment improvements.
• Perform component level repairs to ensure hardware is mission-ready.
• Assist the team in conducting inspections and depot level repairs in accordance with developed processes.
• Utilize lab diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and time domain reflectometers to troubleshoot faults and document as necessary.
• Solder surface mount components.
• Conduct cable repairs.
• Assist the team in ensuring electrostatic discharge and lab safety industry standards are complied with.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience soldering surface mount components on printed circuit boards.
• Experience with cable repair.
• Experience with lab diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, or TDRs.
• Knowledge of Lab Processes and safety awareness.
• Ability to follow established processes.
• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and test procedures.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Nice to Have

• Experience with avionics.
• Knowledge of electrical systems.
• Ability to create schematics.
• Possession of basic troubleshooting skills.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Industry specific Certifications.

Compensation

• Projected compensation range: $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD).