Diagnostics Test Tech

Twenty-Six Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Basic Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits

TRICARE Supplemental

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an Electronics Technician responsible for diagnostics, repair, and operational checkout of electronic end items, SRUs, and LRUs. Candidates should perform with high technical proficiency, interpret schematics, and coordinate with engineering to solve complex issues.

Responsibilities include maintaining thorough records, applying shop theory and testing practices, and ensuring quality in assessments and repairs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics technology or equivalent military electronic training.
• Must understand electronic fundamentals: analog, digital, RF.
• Certification/verification: ISCET preferred.
• Experience with diagnostic testing and operational checkout of electronic end items.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic checkout and troubleshooting of SRUs and end items using testers and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of electronic principles and theory.
• Diagnoses malfunction through internal circuitry analysis and coordinates with engineering.
• Recommends changes in test equipment or procedures as needed.

Skills

Advanced electronics troubleshooting

Documentation & record-keeping

Circuit analysis

Schematics interpretation

Engineering coordination

Education

Associate degree in electronics technology

DD214 Military electronic training

ISCET certification

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters / Ohmmeters

Ammeters / Power meters

Signal generators / Pulse generators

Job description

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary

The occupation requires the performance of diagnostics related to hardware, software, component(s), design produced, internal or external failure during test function. Complete operational checkout, disassembly, repair for troubleshooting purposes, reassemble, test alignment, and correction of trouble in modified, new, and production electronic systems, line replaceable units (LRU’s), shop replaceable units (SRUs), and other electronic end items.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Performs operational checkout and diagnostic troubleshooting of SRUs and end items using either interim or MTEE testers with recognized Engineering procedures.
• Maintains accurate, complete records of work performed utilizing proper procedures and forms.
• Typically performs assignments which require advanced technical knowledge of electronic principles and theory.
• Malfunction diagnosis and troubleshooting performed requires extensive internal circuitry analysis of highly complex circuits, including coordination and communication with appropriate engineering.
• May determine and recommend necessary changes in electronic test equipment and/or revision of methods and operational procedures as deemed advisable by results of operational test.
• Must use and understand electronics fundamentals.
• Must be able to diagnose wiring problems and Circuit card assemblies, recognize defective components (opens, shorts, etc.), and polarity problems.
• Must understand and be able to apply standard electronic shop theory, practices, and procedures to problem solving.
• Must use and understand schematics, sketches, test requirement specifications, check sheets and instruction manuals, and test failure documentation as required to perform work described above.

Education, Experience, License, Or Certification

• Will have an associate degree in electronics technology and/or DD214 Military technical electronic training with background preference and/or certification through International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET).
• Must have a thorough understanding of electronic fundamentals including metric/standard measurement conversion, analog, digital, and radio frequency technology.
• Must be able to make complete operational tests of electronic end items and SRUs, including major troubleshooting.
• Must have the understanding and ability to use complex electrical and electronics test equipment and related instruments.
• Must understand and be able to apply electronic shop theory, practices and procedures and understand and be able to apply technical knowledge in the field of electronics to solve complex problems.
• Must use shop handbooks, manuals, and reference material.
• Must be able to develop charts, diagrams, procedures, and work sequences for testing SRUs, LRUs, and other electronics end items.
• Have a demonstrated ability to self-verify test printouts, documentation, and/or physical attributes related to failure diagnostics that are required as a part of test completion.
• Must have successfully completed pre-placement testing for required knowledge/skills (i.e., including Analog, Digital, ATE /MTE problem solving, etc.)
• Will require the certification/verification of the following skills: Soldering, Electrical Crimping, CCA MOD/Rework/Repair, Surface Mount Assembly & Soldering, and Auto Assembly Machine operations.
• Must successfully complete and maintain certification(s)/training(s) as required to perform essential functions of the job described herein.

Typical Tools And Equipment

• Tools used: Electrical and electronic hand and other shop or power tools.
• Equipment used: Electrical and electronic test equipment including ohmmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, audio oscillators, frequency and power measuring equipment, pulse generators, analyzers, recorders, calibrators and all types of microwave testing equipment.

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For Virginia-based positions only*

• In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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