Electronics Technician II

Elbit Systems of America, LLC; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is seeking an electronics technician to assist development engineering efforts in Talladega, AL. Under supervision, you will perform routine design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, using schematics and test equipment.

You will troubleshoot to the component level, conduct tests, collect data, and document results.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot and repair electronics down to component level.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and work within a team environment.
• Document work and input data into computer systems.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Soldering experience is a plus.
• RF microwave experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development engineering activities in electronics and electro-mechanical systems.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and prototype assembly.
• Conduct environmental tests and data collection.
• Fault isolation to component level.
• Operate test equipment such as oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, signal generators.
• Work in development, engineering, or test equipment areas.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Documentation

Soldering

Electrical testing

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Electronics certificate

Military electronics training

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter (VOM/DVM)

Signal generator

Soldering equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Under supervision, performs routine technical functions related to the support of development engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and Electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, or specialized test equipment. Applications may include analog, digital, and/or video-type circuits and logic systems. Guidance is readily available from superiors. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks. Performs routine operational tests and fault isolation on development systems and equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications. Diagnoses and isolates malfunctions down to the component level. Conducts defined engineering tests and collects data as assigned. Utilizes routine development or diagnostic equipment, including oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, signal generators, and similar test apparatus. Normally assigned in areas such as development, engineering, test equipment, design, or the like.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Under supervision, performs routine technical functions related to the support of development engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and Electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, or specialized test equipment
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks
• Performs routine operational tests and fault isolation on development systems and equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications
• Diagnoses and isolates malfunctions down to the component level
• Conducts defined engineering tests and collects data as assigned
• Utilizes routine development or diagnostic equipment, including oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, signal generators, and similar test apparatus
• Normally assigned in areas such as development, engineering, test equipment, design, or the like

Education, Experience & License or Certification Education (Highest Level Required):

• An associate degree in electronics OR short certificate in electronics (Transcript needed to prove required Electronic Theory) …OR military training in electronics theory repair (Proof needed)
• Training pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
• ESD
• Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department FOD, Soldering

Skills and Abilities:

• Have the ability to complete troubleshooting, testing, and component-level repairs of various electronic devices using schematics and various test equipment
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions and work within a team environment
• Ability to properly complete material requests and work-related documentation, then input appropriate documentation into the computer
• Must have the ability to follow written work instructions and maintain quality standards
• Experience in soldering is a plus
• Team player, good work ethic
• Computer skills desired
• RF Microwave experience is a plus

Travel/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time