Electronics Technician - Aerospace

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
The selected candidate will:

• • Perform work based on sketches, engineering drawings, and schematics.
  • Follow steps documented in procedures, task performance sheets, discrepancy report interim dispositions, procedures and WADs.
  • Obtain certifications for and remain proficient in the following:
  • Surface Mount Soldering
  • Thru-Hole Soldering
  • Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, harnesses and Wiring
  • Conformal Coating and Staking
  • Electrostatic Discharge Control
  • Lithium Battery Handling
  • Foreign Object Debris Control
  • Perform printed circuit board assembly and repair which includes assembly cleanliness verification, demoisturization, masking/de-masking and conformal coating.
  • Perform Cable and harness fabrication, assembly, and repair.
  • Perform Electromechanical fabrication, assembly and repair.
  • Perform other electromechanical assembly operations such as but not limited to soldering, crimping, staking, swaging, torqueing, marking.
  • Perform Flight Hardware builds in a Flight Hardware production lab.
  • Identify existing and potential issues during design review, fabrication, modification and/or repair of hardware and immediately communicate issues to staff.
  • Modify and repair commercial off-the-shelf hardware.
  • Conduct parts and calibrated tools inventory and perform other laboratory duties as required.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area and adhere to laboratory policies.
  • Coach and mentor lesser skilled technicians.
  • Work after hours and/or weekends as required.
  • Perform related duties as required.
  Required Skills:

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Proficient in reading and understanding Electronic Engineering Fabrication Drawings.
  • Proficient in reading an understanding detailed Electronic Fabrication Procedures.
  • Proficient knowledge of ESD, FOD and controlled stock handling practices and procedures.
  • Proficient knowledge of an Electromechanical Laboratory environment and its Safety Procedures.
  • Ability to solder through hole and SMT at the expert level.
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Strong problem solving abilities.
  • Performs highly skilled work at the expert level.
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines and cope under pressure.
  • Ability to undertake work at client site.
  • Ability to work independently without oversight.
  • Ability to recommend manufacturability guidance and assistance.

  Preferences:

  • Handling of NASA flight hardware.
  • Knowledge of quality inspection processes.

  Certifications:
  J-STD-001
  IPC/WHMAA-A-620