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 seeks an electronics technician to support development engineering activities, including design, test, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems. You will follow schematics and plans to perform routine testing, troubleshooting, environmental testing, and prototype builds under supervision.

The role emphasizes diagnosing faults to the component level, collecting data from defined tests, and using standard test equipment

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics OR short electronics certificate OR military electronics training.
• Within one year: ESD and general safety/soldering prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical functions to support development engineering activities.
• Work from schematics and plans to perform testing, troubleshooting, and prototype assembly.
• Conduct routine tests and fault isolation to ensure design conformance.
• Diagnose and isolate malfunctions to component level.
• Conduct defined engineering tests and collect data.
• Use oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, and signal generators.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Teamwork

Documentation

Soldering

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Electronics certificate

Military electronics training

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter (VOM)

Signal generators

Electronic test 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