Associate Electronics Test Technician

SRC Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SRCTec, LLC is seeking a temporary 1st shift Electronics Test Technician in Syracuse, NY. You will test, troubleshoot, and repair production electronic warfare and radar systems, sub-assemblies and components, including RF, digital processing and power components.

Responsibilities include preparing test setups, diagnosing complex issues, reading schematics, and documenting results. Requires an associates degree in electronics or related training with 0+ years (or equivalent experience).

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics or military/technical school in related field, or equivalent combination with 0+ years experience.
• Practical experience with electronics testing in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to use common test equipment per industry best practices.
• Able to read schematics and mechanical drawings for troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established test procedures to support manufacturing operations.
• Set up and use automated and manual test equipment.
• Diagnose and repair complex system and equipment problems.
• Inspect and identify faulty components on circuit card assemblies.
• Troubleshoot RF, digital and voltage failures to component level.
• Read schematics and mechanical drawings to aid troubleshooting.
• Perform solder rework of surface-mounted components as needed.
• Document test results and repair actions accurately.

Skills

Test equipment setup

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Soldering / rework

Documentation

Teamwork

Linux basics

Education

Associates degree in electronics

High school diploma + trade school training

Tools

Digital multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

RF power meters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

SRCTec, LLC is currently seeking a temporary 1st shift Electronics Test Technician to support SRCTec Depot operations at our location in Syracuse, N.Y. Activities will include the test, troubleshooting, and repair of production electronic warfare and radar systems, sub-assemblies, and components. These include RF, digital processing, and power / voltage-based components.

What You’ll Do

• Adhere to established test procedures and production processes to support daily manufacturing operations
• Set up and utilize automated and manual test equipment (digital multimeters, spectrum and network analyzers, signal generators, RF power meters, oscilloscopes)
• Diagnose and correct the most complex system and equipment problems
• Inspect and identify faulty components on circuit card assemblies
• Troubleshoot RF, digital, and voltage failures of circuit card assemblies down to the component level
• Read and interpret electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings to aid in the troubleshooting process
• Perform solder rework of surface-mounted components on circuit card assemblies as needed
• Accurately document test results, troubleshooting processes, and repair actions
• Facilitate the manufacturing and production process through testing proprietary systems and sub-assemblies as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Associates degree in electronics technology or related field, military / technical school degree in a related field, and 0+ years of experience in a related electronics environment; or high school diploma or equivalent and training from a technical trade school or military technical school and 5+ years of related experience
• Practical experience of the above stated roles and responsibilities in similar electronics testing and / or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to set up and utilize commercial test equipment (digital multimeters, spectrum and network analyzers, signal generators, RF power meters, oscilloscopes) while adhering to industry best practices
• Is a self-starter with the ability to critically think through complex problems
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Interpret and work from electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Strong aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving
• Computer comprehension skills, to include the Microsoft Office suite; Linux command line experience is a plus
• Capable of accomplishing assignments while managing time wisely
• Effectively communicate, both written and verbally
• Function independently or as a member of a team
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations
• IPC J-STD-001 Solder Certification is desired

What Sets Us Apart?

SRCTec, LLC is a manufacturing and life cycle management company specializing in the cost-effective production of high-quality, high-reliability, advanced military electro-mechanical products. SRCTec is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC, Inc.

SRC is a not-for-profit research and development company that combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that redefining possible. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees who have served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $24/hour - $27/hour. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.