Electronics Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, integration, calibration, and operational checkout of airborne sensor systems and associated electronic hardware
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic subsystems including power distribution, signal conditioning, data acquisition hardware, and communication interfaces
• Maintain and track sensor equipment inventory, calibration schedules, and maintenance logs in accordance with program documentation requirements
• Support pre-mission and post-mission equipment inspections and readiness assessments
• Interface with scientists, engineers, and government personnel to coordinate sensor configuration and data collection operations
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance manuals, and technical documentation for electronic systems
• Conduct bench-level diagnostics using standard test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
• Support ground and airborne data acquisition and real-time data monitoring activities

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required
• Associate’s degree or higher in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent military technical training (e.g., MOS/AFSC in electronics, avionics, or communications)
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic systems
• Proficiency with bench test and measurement equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal analyzers
• Experience with analog and digital signal processing, sensor interfaces, and data acquisition hardware
• Familiarity with cabling, connector fabrication, and printed circuit board (PCB)-level troubleshooting
• Experience supporting systems integration in field or airborne environments
• Strong record-keeping and technical documentation skills
• Ability to travel to support operational missions as necessary (minimal travel)

Desired Qualifications

• Located near the Addison, TX area
• Experience with airborne sensor platforms, remote sensing systems, or similar mission-specific electronic payloads
• Familiarity with spectroscopic, radiometric, or photometric sensor hardware
• Experience interfacing with GPS/INS navigation systems and synchronization hardware
• Familiarity with RF communication systems, data links, or satellite communication hardware
• Experience with data acquisition software environments (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python-based tools) for sensor configuration or health monitoring
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification a plus