EMC Technician 5 or 6 - ERC

ERC, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ERC, Inc. is looking for an EMC Technician 5 or 6 in Huntsville, AL. In this full-time position, you will provide technical expertise for intra-EMC testing on various systems and work closely with other technicians and engineers.

The ideal candidate has at least 9 years of related experience and an understanding of Army standards like MIL-STD-461. Responsibilities include maintaining test facilities, operating RF and spectrum analyzers, and documenting test procedures. A positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware.
• Understanding of Army E3 requirements and relevant standards.
• Experience with general electronic maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for testing Army systems.
• Maintain test facilities for intra-EMC testing.
• Document test procedures and data.

Skills

Technical expertise for EMC testing

Experience with electronic maintenance tools

Ability to understand schematics/drawings

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Applicable college/vocational/military/technical school

Tools

High power RF amplifiers

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Title

EMC Technician 5 or 6 - ERC (Experienced, Non-Manager)

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

RWESS - Redstone Arsenal - Huntsville, AL 35808 US (Primary)

Your role

In your role as an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Technician, you will provide technical expertise for intra-EMC testing on various systems while working alongside a team of technicians, analysts, and engineers.

What you'll do all day

• Provide technical expertise for testing Army and other various systems for intra-EMC testing; including but not limited to Noise Floor, Source Victim, (EED’s), and Power Quality.
• Maintain test facilities and support equipment for intra-EMC testing.
• Work closely with other technicians, analyst, and engineers in performing testing to MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and approved Redstone Test Center Test Plans.
• Operate various test equipment to include high power Radio Frequency (RF) amplifiers, mobile and base station radio communication systems, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Operate data acquisition systems including in house test software.
• Document test procedures, test methods, and test data.
• Work with the EMC team to ensure all customer schedules are met.
• Participate in cross-functional training activities within the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Test division (E3) performing a variety of engineering technician tasks.

You will love this job if you

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians
• Are good at communicating with people
• Have a positive attitude
• Have a servant-leader mentality.
• Enjoy challenges that require creative problem solving.

Minimum requirements for this position

• 9 years of applicable experience supporting engineering, design or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization; or 4 years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and 5 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area
• Understanding of Army E3 requirements including knowledge of standards such as MIL-STD-464 and MIL-STD-461.
• Experience with general electronic maintenance tools including soldering irons, multi-meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience in the reading and understanding of schematics/engineering drawings.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to support overtime work as needed to include occasional nights/weekends.
• Ability to occasionally travel CONUS and/or OCONUS