Sr Electrical Engineering Technician
About the role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will:
- Provide electrical support for the design, integration, and maintenance of electrical systems on a variety of technologies, ranging from land robotics to unmanned air systems for commercial and military programs in a fast-paced environment.
- These systems are experimental and cutting-edge technological advancements that are intended to protect the warfighter in various theaters as well as provide civil support to many commercial applications.
- This individual will have an opportunity to travel, execute experimental military and civil hardware testing, and grow in their role.
- The position involves supporting lab operations of component integration, modifications, assembly and test, of ground vehicles, air vehicles, and surface vessels.
- Individual must be willing to support at remote test sites to include serving as a crew chief, safety lookout, and support and maintenance crew member during field testing.
- Individual must be able to work from assembly documentation (i.e. work instructions, drawings etc.), parts lists, and diagrams to assemble, wire and install a wide variety of components.
- May assemble by hand or operate semiautomatic assembly equipment.
- Operates electronic and mechanical test equipment.
Responsibilities
Maintain and operate unmanned systems and support equipment
Troubleshoot electronic and general electrical systems
Aid engineers and designers with prototype development and testing
Support offsite testing and demonstrations
Actively perform lab maintenance, safety audits, and material tracking
Use small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers.
Identify and document work order instruction or drawing errors
Maintain logbooks and records
Strong ability to interpret drawings and schematics
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree preferred or related technical training and 2 or more years of experience
- Basic knowledge of procedures and technical theory in assigned product areas
- General electrical aptitude and the ability to be certified in IPC standards
- Willing to travel up to 25% with international travel possible
- Basic computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, database & technical drawing packages
- Able to organize and set up test with minimal guidance
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance
- Must be a team player and able to work with minimum supervision
- Unmanned systems knowledge/experience preferred
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Able to work extended hours to meet program goals
- Able to multitask and prioritize tasking
- Able to work in extreme weather conditions
- Able to work on naval vessels
- Able to work in tight quarters and confined spaces
- Working knowledge of military specifications is a plus
Benefits
Flexible Work Schedules
Education Assistance
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave
Pay
$25.00 - $37.50 per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Travel
Yes, 25 % of the Time