Electronics Technician with Security Clearance

Envisioneering Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Envisioneering, Inc. seeks an Electronics Technician to support research and development of next-generation Electronic Warfare technologies and prototypes for ship protection against missiles.

The role covers RF, analog and digital electronics, test fixtures, and documentation. The candidate will have 2–5 years of hands-on electronics experience, the ability to read schematics, operate test equipment, and perform lab and field testing.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of electronics operation, troubleshooting and repair.
• In-depth knowledge of RF, radar, basic electronics and circuits.
• Developing, programming, installing, testing, optimizing and troubleshooting electronic systems.
• Laboratory and field testing experience.
• Ability to read analog, digital and RF schematics and drawings.
• Experience with common test instrumentation and RF equipment.
• Experience in assembling analog/digital/electronic hardware and test fixtures.
• Experience writing test documents and procedures.
• Travel and field-testing willingness.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development across EW-related technologies.
• Design and develop prototypes of EW systems for ship protection.
• Create and interpret schematics and assembly drawings.
• Operate and program test instrumentation (DMMs, scopes, analyzers).
• Conduct laboratory and field tests and document results.
• Collaborate across disciplines and support program success.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Teamwork

Independent work

Technical writing

RF electronics

Troubleshooting

Lab testing

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzer

Network Analyzer

CAD software

LabView

Microsoft Office

Job description

Envisioneering, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Technician to fill a direct support position. This person will perform research and development covering a range of technical areas that support the development of next-generation, Electronic Warfare (EW) related technologies and the design and development of prototypes of EW systems designed to protect surface ships, especially against attack by anti-ship missiles. This position will provide candidates experience within cutting edge Electronic Warfare systems development environment. We seek individuals who are well rounded, with cross discipline skills, and willing to jump in and help make programs successful. General Skills / Attributes:

• Must have great communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-directed, flexible and work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Significant experience in technical writing a plus. Job Requirements Minimum Skills/ Qualifications:
• Have 2 - 5 years of experience in the field of electronics operation, troubleshooting and repair.
• In-depth knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF), radar, basic electronics, and circuits.
• Developing, programming, installing, testing, optimizing and troubleshooting electronic systems.
• Conduct laboratory and field-testing.
• Ability to create and interpret analog, digital, and RF schematic and assembly drawings using commercial CAD software.
• Ability to operate and program common Test Instrumentation including DMMs, Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, Thermal Chambers, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers and other RF Equipment.
• Well versed in analog, digital and RF Electronics Assembly Techniques (coaxial cable, waveguide, surface mount soldering and rework, miniature mechanical assembly), and hardware installation, repair, test and alignment.
• Experience using all common hand and cable crimp tools and drill press.
• Experienced in the design and construction of electromechanical Test Fixtures to include custom circuit cards and rack mount assemblies.
• Demonstrated experience writing Test Documents and Procedures.
• Experience collecting and analyzing Test Data.
• Familiarity with LabView graphical programming language.
• Must possess intermediate skills using Microsoft Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) business software.
• Knowledge of Electronic Warfare principles desirable.
• Time is split between two locations. Approximate split: Chesapeake Beach, MD 90% / Washington D.C. area 10% . (Alternate schedule with 3 days in D.C. / 2 days in Chesapeake Beach may be possible for the right candidate.) TRAVEL: Willing and able to travel and conduct field tests (estimate