Electronics & Test Technician - sUAS Hardware & DVT

PDW; Huntsville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

BCBS medical coverage

401K with company match

Team-oriented environment

Generous PTO and flexible leave

Zusammenfassung

Performance Drone Works (PDW) in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our hardware-focused team. You’ll contribute to the assembly of design validation, quality assurance, and in-house test fixtures, along with electro-mechanical sUAS and PCBA work.

The role bridges hardware design, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure the highest quality PDW drones. The position emphasizes testing, troubleshooting, creation of DVT and ATP plans, documentation updates, and continuous

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Past work experience in technology, engineering, and manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Solder certification and inspection to IPC J-STD-001 / IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-620 highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems, equipment, and components to ensure functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers to build and test prototypes of electrical systems and implement improvements based on results.
• Execute DVT on incoming designs per hardware team instructions.
• Conduct ATP on incoming production inventory, including visual inspection and functional testing.
• Author, propose, and edit DVT and ATP plans as drafted by the engineering team.
• Assist in assembly, installation, and calibration of electrical systems and components with engineering support.
• Diagnose PCBAs using schematics via visual and electrical testing.
• Perform hand rework of prototype hardware and production PCBAs and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Update work instructions and documentation to support manufacturing and QA.
• Keep leadership informed of issues, progress, and risks.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to optimize processes.

Kenntnisse

Electrical testing

PCB diagnosis

Prototyping support

Hand soldering

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering Technology degree

Tools

IPC standards J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-620

Jobbeschreibung

Performance Drone Works (PDW) in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our hardware-focused team. You’ll contribute to the assembly of design validation, quality assurance, and in-house test fixtures, along with electro-mechanical sUAS and PCBA work.

The role bridges hardware design, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure the highest quality PDW drones. The position emphasizes testing, troubleshooting, creation of DVT and ATP plans, documentation updates, and continuous