Senior Test Engineering Technician

Pay Range: $35.00hr - $40.00hr

Job Overview:

Test Engineering Technician who will support the manual and automated testing of space hardware. Testing may be performed at the circuit card, assembly, sub-system, and/or space vehicle level. Experience handling sensitive hardware, very strong computer skills, and the ability to strictly adhere to documented procedures is required. Prior experience with RF, optical, and/or digital technology is required.

Work Environment:

ESD environment requiring hair net, booties, smock, and straps.

Essential Functions:

• Transport test equipment, fixtures, and cables to required testing locations.
• Setup tests per written documentation and engineering direction.
• Verify all test equipment is in calibration.
• Verify all licensed test software is not expired.
• Assemble custom or COTS equipment/fixtures.
• Performs test and records required information.
• Document failures and report any anomalies to key stakeholders.
• Executing automated software using LabVIEW and/or TestStand GUIs.
• Troubleshooting failed assemblies with engineering oversight.
• Operate RF, optical and/or digital test equipment including network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, noise figure analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, OTDRs, OBRs, lasers, SOAs, BERT, DMMs, and power supplies.
• Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas.
• Assists in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Works from schematics, operating or repair manuals, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• May work with complex machines or computer systems.

Must-Haves (Hard Skills):

• Experience operating RF and Digital test equipment and technology is required.
• Very strong computer skills with the ability to run automated tests, navigate directories, and utilize Windows and MS Office programs.
• Ability to strictly adhere to documented processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small, fragile, and detailed parts.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a 2-year post-Secondary/Associate's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience handling very sensitive and fragile hardware, including mating and de-mating high-density connectors, RF, and optical connections.
• Experience with qualification testing, including vibration, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing.
• Willingness to work overtime as requested.
• Forklift and Crane Certification or experience.