Electronic Technician

Talantir; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Ground Equipment Corp. (AGEC) is hiring an Electronics Technician to support ground service equipment and power systems used in aviation. You will test, assemble, and troubleshoot electromechanical assemblies, perform AC/DC tests, and document issues in a cross-functional team environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in electronics or equivalent, 2+ years of hands‑on electronics experience, and a track record with test equipment and load banks. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent training; equivalent work experience considered.
• At least 2 years’ experience as an Electronics Technician.
• Experience working on electronic assemblies, not just components.
• Experience with analog and/or power conversion products preferred.
• AC/DC testing experience with high and low voltage.
• Ability to read test requirements and document issues clearly.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Soldering skills, color codes, and component identification.
• J – Standard certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in remedying malfunctions and determining corrective actions.
• Design, build, and test test equipment and load simulation systems.
• Perform production tests following established procedures.
• Interpret engineering parameters to perform functional tests of electromechanical units.
• Assemble subassemblies and install electrical components per blueprints or diagrams.
• Document test results and issues with accuracy.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Reading schematics/diagrams

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

US Citizenship

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Test equipment

Soldering

Job description

Electrical Technician Aviation Ground Equipment Corp. is seeking a motivated, hands-on Electical Technician to work and test Aviation Ground Support Power Systems and Electrical Load Simulation systems (Load Banks).AGEC is an industry leader in the manufacturing and supply of ground support equipment (GSE) to global commercial and military customers and end users. AGEC operates two divisions, our OEM division designs and produces world-class GSE supporting a wide range of military aircraft platforms, on behalf of defense prime contractors and Government program offices. Our Commercial Division distributes a superior line of ground support equipment, parts, and service to global MRO, airline operators, Government agencies, and aviation end users.

Hours: 1st shift 8 am - 4:30 pm2nd shift 2pm - 10:30 pm

What You Will Do

• Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Assist in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment
• Use manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.
• Perform production tests to power conversion products following an Acceptance Test Procedure.
• Under limited supervision, determine the methods and sequence of operations required to perform the complete functional test of electromechanical systems and associated units by interpreting Engineering operating parameters, specifications, test procedures, and written and verbal technical instructions.
• Perform limited electronic or electro-mechanical production subassembly and assembly operations of a repetitive nature to build up and assemble routine units.
• May perform routine tasks in preparation for assembly.
• Assemble and/or install various electrical electronic components where operation and sequence are specified by blueprints, wire lists, diagrams or previously established shop practices.
• Use of AC/DC testing.
• May be asked to perform other duties as needed.

What You Will Need

• Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent electronics training from a technical school or military technical school. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• At least 2 years’ previous experience working as an Electronics Technician.
• Must have experience working on electronic assemblies (as opposed to components).
• Experience in analog and/or power conversion products preferred.
• AC/DC experience with low and high voltage.
• Must be proficient in reading test requirements and accurately documenting test issues.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Knowledge of soldering techniques, color codes, and component identification.
• J – Standard certified preferred.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment along with working independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• US Citizen required.

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