Engineering Test Technician, Automated Test Systems

Science and Engineering Services, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Science and Engineering Services, LLC is seeking an Engineering Test Technician to support integration and testing of complex electronic Automated Test Systems (ATS). The role involves calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of test stations, with on-site field support at ATS locations.

Qualified candidates will have 4+ years of ATE/TPS experience, an AS in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics Technology Certification, and eligibility for DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with ATE and TPS or equivalent electronics technician experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Execute test station confidence verification and calibration per technical order or engineering direction.
• Troubleshoot failed instruments or components and document failure analysis results.
• Perform removal and replacement of TRU/TM, firmware updates, and calibration tests.
• Repair and test ITA and wiring harnesses; perform maintenance on test stations.
• Support integration and testing to ATPs and customer requirements.
• Provide on-site Field Service Representative (FSR) support at ATS field locations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

FT maintenance

AMS/IT familiarity

Education

Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

Electronics Technology Certification

Tools

ITA (Interface Test Adapter)

Test Equipment (ATE)

Job description

Overview

Perform Engineering Test Technician requirements associated with integration and testing of complex electronic Automated Test Systems (ATS).

Responsibilities

• Execute test station confidence verification and calibration, setup and testing of Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) or Unit Under Test (UUT) per Technical Order instruction or engineering direction
• Conduct troubleshooting of failed instruments or components and maintain documented failure analysis results
• Perform removal and replacement of Tester Replaceable Units (TRU) or Test Modules (TM), software upgrading and loading, TRU/TM calibration and functional testing
• Hands-on experience with Interface Test Adapter (ITA) and Wiring Harness repair and testing maintenance, including some fabrication and test station maintenance
• Support Integration and Testing to Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and customer specific requirements.
• Provide on-site Field Service Representative (FSR) technical support at ATS Field locations

Other responsibilities:

• Demonstrate systematic troubleshooting and fault isolation skills to resolve challenging equipment failures
• Effective communication skills conveying test results data needed by other departments
• Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) experience, computer familiarity with Microsoft Office products, Windows, and general computer knowledge
• Ability to organize and update documentation tracking items in repair or rework process, verify repaired item functionality
• Navigate and resolve complex challenges autonomously with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, or Electronics Technology Certification, or equivalent relevant commercial or military work experience required. Minimum of 4 years relevant experience with ATE and Test Program Sets (TPS) or demonstrated equivalent electronics technician experience preferred. Experience in the fabrication and assembly of complex electronic hardware and hardware assemblies in accordance with approved military standards and specifications to include high reliability soldering desired. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Travel up to 50% travel may be required.