Electronics Technologist

Akima; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an Electronics Technologist to support state-of-the-art PCB layout for large programs critical to national security.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team on design, development, test, and deployment of embedded computing solutions, with a focus on PCB layout, testing, and debugging. On-site work is required due to security requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 3 years of experience and understanding with printed circuit board layout.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Layout of custom, state-of-the-art PCBs.
• PCB test and debug.
• Collaborate with PCB designers, firmware, and software engineers to create embedded computing solutions.

Skills

PCB layout

Test & debug

Team collaboration

DOE clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Siemens PADS

Mentor Expedition

Job description

AIS is looking for an Electronics Technologist to work in Albuquerque, NM.

The Secure Embedded Systems department (5327) is seeking a motivated electronics technologist to support state-of-the-art printed circuit board (PCB) layout for large multi-disciplinary programs critical to national security. The successful candidate will support a team in the design, development, test, and deployment of novel embedded computing solutions. The successful candidate will have a background in, and understanding of, printed circuit board layout, test, and debug.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work alongside world-class experts and use your skills in the following areas:

• Layout of custom, state-of-the-art PCBs
• PCB test and debug
• Team with PCB designers, firmware, and software engineers to create embedded computing solutions
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3 years' experience and understanding with printed circuit board layout
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Interconnect Designer (CID) Certification
• Certified Interconnect Designer Advanced (CID+) Certification
• Certified Printed Circuit Designer (CPCD) certification
• Experience with Siemens layout tools (PADS and/or Expedition)
• Experience with high-layer-count stack-ups (18+ copper layers)
• Experience with PCB layout, testing, and debugging for applications involving state-of-the-art FPGAs, highspeed, and large memory
• Experience routing signals with high-speed data-rates (5+ gb/s)
• Experience routing modern memory topologies (DDR4/5)
• Experience with fine design features (3 mil trace & space)
• Active DOE Q clearance
• Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers

Physical Demands:

• If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sub-contractor you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs
• If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sub-contractor, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date

On-Site

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.