Electronics Test Technician - Component-Level Troubleshooting/Defense Electronics

Electronics Test Technician

Component-Level Troubleshooting | Defense Electronics

Canonsburg, PA

Pay Estimated: $27.24-$29.41/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are hiring a Senior Electronics Test Technician to support defense engineering, electronics testing, component-level troubleshooting, repair, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems and specialized test equipment. This role requires a DoD Secret security clearance and hands-on experience troubleshooting analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, circuit schematics, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Perform component-level troubleshooting on analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics assemblies.
• Support engineering activities involving the design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, assembly, and maintenance of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, and specialized test equipment.
• Analyze circuit schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to isolate electronic faults and identify root causes.
• Use oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment to test and troubleshoot electronic systems.
• Apply electronics theory, including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, transistor theory, operational amplifiers, digital logic, and power conversion principles, to fault analysis.
• Identify failed or out-of-specification components, including resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits (ICs), and power devices.
• Diagnose and repair electronic assemblies at the component level.
• Conduct functional and environmental testing to verify repairs and equipment performance.
• Document failure modes, root causes, repairs, test results, and corrective actions in applicable maintenance or quality systems.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and test support to production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Assist with developing troubleshooting procedures, test plans, repair instructions, and supporting technical documentation.
• Fabricate simple hardware as required to support engineering and testing activities.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
• Associate's degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic assemblies at the component level.
• Strong understanding of analog circuits, including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, and power supplies.
• Strong understanding of digital circuits, including logic families, microcontrollers, and communication interfaces.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, including linear and switching regulators and motor drives.
• Working knowledge of electronics theory, including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, transistor theory, operational amplifiers, digital logic, and power conversion.
• Experience reading and interpreting circuit schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency using electronics diagnostic and test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, signal generators, and multimeters.
• Fundamental knowledge and proficiency in the use of related electronics tools and equipment.
• Ability to fabricate simple hardware as required.
• Clear computer and test equipment knowledge.
• May require a 1st Class FCC license and Solder Repair certification.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

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