Engineering Technician V

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Engineering Technician V at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. This full-time role supports RTES under Army Division contracts, focusing on electronics/instrumentation testing and hardware assembly for missiles and test equipment.

Responsibilities include constructing cables and harnesses, utilizing test equipment, and integrating TM/FTS kits into missiles, with travel about 15%. Candidates must be able to obtain Secret clearance, pass drug screening, and possess a valid

Qualifications

• 9 years of applicable experience in electronics/instrumentation or 4 years plus 5 years of training.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Government security clearance (US citizenship).
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Construct and test cables and wiring harnesses from drawings.
• Test cables, wiring harnesses, PCBs, receivers and transmitters using drawings and test equipment.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot TM/FTS kits with general and special tools and test equipment.
• Integrate TM/FTS kits into missiles prior to test missions.
• Integrate network-enabled test equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to test setup and board manufacturing defects.

Skills

Electronics instrumentation

Test and inspection

Cable/wiring harness testing

Time management

Education

College/vocational/military/technical school

Tools

Test equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Engineering Technician V

LOCATION:Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: Ability to Obtain Secret

CERTIFICATION: NA

TRAVEL:~15%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician V for the RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract supporting the Army Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 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; and the following additional requirements:

Instrumentation – Experience must include successful completion of sixteen (16) weeks of civilian or military training in electronics or basic instrumentation techniques and a minimum of 6 years of experience in electronics/instrumentation supporting engineering or testing of military hardware.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance. (Must be a U.S. Citizen.)
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events.
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Construct and test cables and wiring harnesses from drawings.
• Use drawings, general and special test equipment to test cables, wiring harnesses, populated printed circuit boards, receivers, and transmitters.
• Use drawings, general and special tools and test equipment to assemble, test, and troubleshoot TM/FTS kits.
• Integrate TM/FTS kits into missiles prior to test missions.
• Integrate network enabled test equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to test setup, board manufacturing defects.

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