LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - Aerospace/Avionics Producti...

Southwest Research Institute

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Avionics, Budgeting, Circuit Testing, Component Assembly, Driver's License, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Electronics Manufacturing, Groundskeeping, High School Diploma, IPC Standards, Identify Issues, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, On Site Support, Organizational Skills, Oscilloscope, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Production Schedule, Soldering, Supply Chain Management, System Test, Test Equipment, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
12 days ago
Who We Are:

Tactical Aerospace is a prime supplier for aerospace and avionic quality technology on new and legacy defense systems. We design and build complex electronic systems, provide test systems, maintain/provide field support, and create Neuromorphic Computing AI.

Objectives of this Role:
  • Lead and coordinate technicians and work with Management, Program Management, and engineers in the production of LRU's and test systems.
  • Analyze/ set up/lay out production flows for complex electronic LRU's and lead/coordinate the production of complex electronic LRU's/systems/sub-systems/test equipment.
  • Tasks will also include testing, trouble shooting and reworking PCBA's.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and manage the supply chain.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
  • Lead production, rework, assembly, and test of complex electronic systems/LRU's/ PCBA's.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and manage parts/components as necessary.
  • Perform assembly and test tasks.
  • Perform PCBA component soldering to IPC standards, trouble shoot circuits/PCBA's, work with suppliers as necessary.
  • Manage all parts, assemblies, components for the department.
  • Obtain quotes and create P.O.'s.
  • Lay out production flows and lead the technicians to meet production schedule and budgets.
Requirements:
  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or Applied Technology. In lieu of Bachelors degree 25 years of experience, a high school education or equivalent and continued education/certifications and work experience is required.
  • Shift work required
  • 10+ years: Experience in assembly and test of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA's). Shown ability to trouble shoot PCBA failures.
  • Soldering to IPC Standards.
  • Leading others and PCBA production experience. ERP/MRB knowledge. Ability to coordinate with vendors.
  • Experience with lab test equipment (power supplies, DMM, oscilloscopes, etc).
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

About the Company

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Southwest Research Institute