Job Description
SBIR is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). HEICO is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services. Forbes Magazine has ranked HEICO as one of 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" over the past decade.
SBIR designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced Infrared (IR) and Electro-Optical (E-O) test instrumentation available. SBIR's broad line of innovative products support testing of military and commercial sensor systems for world-wide use in laboratory, production, depot and field test applications. SBIR's high-energy, dynamic culture focuses our Team Members' on providing quality products and services to our customers. We provide highly integrated, well-engineered, cost effective hardware and software solutions to the E-O community. In doing so, SBIR has become the preferred supplier to many of the major domestic and international manufacturers of commercial and military E-O sensors and systems.
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR) is recruiting an experienced and motivated Electro-Optic Test Technician to join our team.
$35-$45 per hour, DOE
Responsibilities – Electro-Optic Test Technician
- Assembles and tests infrared testing systems
- Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
- Creates calibration, configuration and test procedures for SBIR products
- Programs and debugs circuit boards with embedded microprocessors
- Configures embedded controllers and creates and loads calibration data
- Performs and documents systematic failure analysis, troubleshooting and repair of nonconforming products
- Diagnoses and documents the cause(s) of electrical, optical and/or mechanical malfunctions or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
- Applies strong electrical troubleshooting skills
- Applies experience using electrical lab equipment (DMM, DSOs, power supplies)
- Applies experience reading and using BOMs, assembly drawings and electrical schematics
Requirements – Electro-Optic Test Technician
- Associate's degree (AA) from two-year college or university and two to four years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong math skills
- Experience reading engineering drawings
- Experience using mechanical measuring instruments: calipers, micrometers, toolmaker's microscope, gauge blocks and pins
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer). Excel skillset includes use of Excel math functions and statistics (mean, standard deviation) and creating graphs
- Good Problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Experience with mechanisms and procedure development
- Experience in multi-tasking
- Must have experience successfully performing detail oriented work
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Due to US Export Control Regulations compliance, eligible candidates MUST be a US citizen, permanent resident or a person who has been granted asylum; proper documentation is required.
Pre-employment verifications: must pass background, reference and ITAR/EAR checks in addition to a pre-employment drug screen.
EOE
M/F/Veteran/Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Salary | $35–$45 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Website | https://www.heico.com/ |
About Company
HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services.
HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices.
HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.
HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors.
The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.
By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.