Component Level Repair Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: None

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has a potential opportunity for a Component Level Repair Technician to support troubleshooting, repair, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems at the component level in support of multiple projects.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Troubleshoot (fault isolate) and repair electronic equipment to the component level.
• Perform qualification and acceptance testing of electronic equipment utilizing automated test equipment and rack systems.
• Ensure work products are successfully processed through the repair cycle, quality control, and designated Ready for Issue.
• Coordinate with Electronics Engineers to resolve technical problems and clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
• Check functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Populate printed circuit boards with through-hole and SMT components to J-STD-001 Standards.
• Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, schematic diagrams, interconnect drawings, and wire lists.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic circuits to the component level.
• Perform soldering of both Through Hole and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) electronic components.
• Operate electronics-related test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, regulated DC power supplies, frequency counters, and spectrum analyzers.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar field; OR completion of a formal resident trade school or apprentice program in electronics; OR completion of at least two (2) U.S. Navy “C” schools in electronic equipment or systems.
• Solder certification level courses including IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, and IPC-A-620.
• Ten (10)+ years of progressive experience supporting production, integration, installation, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of electronic systems or equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, schematic diagrams, interconnect drawings, and wire lists.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing electronic circuits to the component level.
• Strong soldering experience with both Through Hole and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) electronic components.
• Ability to operate electronics-related equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, regulated DC power supplies, frequency counters, and spectrum analyzers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• U.S. Navy Miniature/Micro-Miniature Certification (NEC 1591, 9526, 9527) and/or IPC J-STD-001 Certification (Modules 1-6).
• Completion of U.S. Navy Electronic Technician or equivalent “A” school and “C” school.

*This position is contingent upon funding*

selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Position Salary Range: $72,000 - $119,000. The listed salary range represents the typical range for this position. WR bases the offered salary on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, knowledge, and skills, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market and business considerations.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. 

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see -responsibility/ for more information.