Electrical Engineering Technician (Temp)

Job Description

Job Description

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.

This 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
• Assist 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
• This position does not directly provide leadership or supervision to other employees.

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
• Ability 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
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to work extended hours to meet program goals
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasking
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to work on naval vessels
• Ability to work in tight quarters and confined spaces
• Working knowledge of military specifications is a plus