Electronic Analyzer & Tester (2nd Shift)

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC in Grand Rapids is seeking an Electrical Analyzer & Tester to work with high-quality avionics products. You will utilize your skills to troubleshoot from system to component level and ensure compliance with specifications.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree in electronics or equivalent experience, be able to work 2nd shift, and have proficiency with various test instruments. Join us to contribute to the aerospace industry!

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics technology or high school diploma with two years of technical experience.
• Ability to pass the pre-employment electronic principles test.
• Availability to work 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Ensure military and commercial avionics products meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot systems from a system level down to component level.
• Prescribe rework instructions for products needing repair.

Skills

Fault isolation

Testing and troubleshooting

Knowledge of IPC610 & J‑STD soldering specifications

Experience with general-purpose test instruments

Ability to read and understand technical documentation

Education

Associate degree in electronics technology or high school diploma with experience

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Automated test equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

For more than 15 years, our manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids has helped the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We're producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. These include Avionics Computing Systems, Mission Systems, Navigation and Guidance, and Vehicle Health and Data Management products. As an Electrical Analyzer & Tester you will use your thorough understanding of analog, digital, and microprocessor circuits to fault isolate (component/board level) electronic avionics products. Once the fault has been isolated you will prescribe rework instructions for repairs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that military and commercial avionics products perform their specifications in a satisfactory manner.
• Administer standardized functional and environmental tests.
• Troubleshoot from a system level down to component level.
• Understand and follow test specifications and procedures.
• Ensure product compliance and quality.
• Troubleshoot electronics systems, circuit card assemblies, and components.
• Prescribe rework instructions for products needing repair.
• Maintain product test records in the quality data tracking system.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Associate degree in an electronics technology discipline from an accredited university or college, or high school diploma / GED with two years of technical experience in testing and troubleshooting highly technical electronic products, including military electronics.
• U.S. citizenship status required; must be able to prove U.S. Person status (citizen, lawful permanent resident, etc.).
• Minimum age 18 years at the time of joining.
• Availability to work 2nd shift (flexible start time between 12pm–1pm).
• Ability to pass the pre‑employment electronic principles test covering component identification and circuit analysis.
• Experience with general‑purpose test instruments (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, phase angle voltmeters, and automated test equipment).
• Skill in fault isolation to component level.
• Experience in functional testing and environmental stress screening of class3 electronics systems.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and specifications.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation such as schematic diagrams and parts lists.
• Experience using hand tools for electronics disassembly and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of IPC610 & J‑STD soldering specifications.
• Basic understanding of embedded software.
• Familiarity with electrostatic discharge precautions.
• Motivated, self‑starter, keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and PDF viewers.

Desired Characteristics

• Thorough understanding of analog and digital circuits.
• Experienced with general purpose test instruments.
• Ability to fault isolate electronics to the component level.
• Experience in functional testing and environmental stress screening.
• Follow technical procedures and specifications.
• Read and understand technical documentation.
• Use hand tools for disassembly and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of IPC & J‑STD specs.
• Basic embedded software knowledge.
• ESD precautions understanding.
• Self‑starter, attention to detail.
• Proficient with Windows, Office, PDFs.

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance provided.

Equal Opportunity & Employment

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. The job requires legal authorization to work in the United States and a successful drug screen (as applicable). The position is contingent on meeting U.S. export‑controlled information requirements and proving U.S. Person status.