Aerospace Electronics Test Technician

heads-up-technologies; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Heads Up Technologies in Kirkland, WA is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to join the Production Engineering team. The person will test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic products, components, equipment, and systems, applying digital and analog electronics principles to support production and ensure product quality.

This onsite, full-time role reports to the Director of Hardware Engineering, requires U.S.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in industries with a focus on high reliability, and compliance, such as aerospace, defense, or medical.
• AA degree in Electronic Technology preferred.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, electronic equipment, systems composed of highly integrated components such as FPGAs and microcontrollers, and software, including applications and programming.
• Working knowledge of both automated and manual test equipment for testing complex assemblies and/or final systems. Ability to setup manual test equipment for testing.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
• Ability to quickly come up to speed on unfamiliar hardware and tools.
• Above average personal skills for working directly with our manufacturers and customers.
• Proficient in soldering to meet the workmanship standard of IPC-A-610.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing using a variety of automated testing equipment and special test consoles on newly manufactured products and product returns.
• Perform manual testing and interpretation of results from standard and special purpose test equipment such as multi-meters, signal generators, power supplies, bridges, and oscilloscopes.
• Clearly and accurately document findings in reports including detailed description of testing performed, resulting failure, and initial root cause investigation results.
• Perform repairs at the component level.
• Build cables as needed.
• Build and / or modify test equipment and test racks.
• Interpret and work in accordance with drawings and schematics, functional and acceptance test procedures, failure reports, manuals and all other applicable engineering and production specifications.
• Document findings in reports including detailed description of testing performed, resulting failure, and initial root cause investigation results.

Skills

Aerospace experience

English fluency

IPC soldering

Schematic interpretation

Test equipment use

Team collaboration

Education

AA degree in Electronic Technology

Tools

Jira software

Job description

Heads Up Technologies in Kirkland, WA is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to join the Production Engineering team. The person will test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic products, components, equipment, and systems, applying digital and analog electronics principles to support production and ensure product quality.

This onsite, full-time role reports to the Director of Hardware Engineering, requires U.S.