Lead Engineering Technician - RF & Electronics Systems

TRISTAR

Crane (IN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TRISTAR in Indiana is seeking an Engineering Technician VI (TIG) with a deep background in electronics, RF and microwave systems to lead complex projects and provide expert technical support. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, test setup design, and coordination with engineers, contract personnel, and system users, with potential field work and clearance requirements.

The candidate should have IPC solder certification, read schematics, and be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

10 years of related professional experience in electronics technology, test and repair of Electronic Countermeasure systems.
Military technical school or specialty experience associated with Electronic Countermeasures, RF, microwave, electronics, or related systems.
Expert-level proficiency in common and complex technician-level tasks; strong understanding of production processes and interfacing processes.
Minimum of 5 years as an engineering technician with electrical design support and troubleshooting experience.
Experience using RF and general test equipment such as signal sources, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and related instrumentation.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware at the system, CCA, component, analog, digital, RF, power, and interface levels.
Ability to read and work from schematics, CCA layouts, test requirements, and written or oral technical direction.
IPC solder certification and demonstrated ability to rework surface-mount components at the board level.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, support multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with engineers, test teams, and customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Candidate must be able to obtain a favorable Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
High School diploma, vocational degree, GED certificate, or equivalent technical training.

Responsibilities

Independently plan and accomplish complex technical projects or studies; serve as a technical expert in specialized engineering areas related to electronics, RF, microwave systems, or environmental factors affecting electronic systems.
Use judgment and creativity to resolve design, operational, test, and troubleshooting problems where standard methods may not fully apply.
Review work for compliance with project objectives and provide advice on unusual technical problems, operational issues, or policy matters.
May supervise, train, or provide direction to lower-level technicians.
Prepare or support designs, specifications, test setups, experiments, and procedures for complex equipment, systems, components, and instrumentation.
Plan approaches to solve design and test problems; recommend improved design or test techniques; coordinate with engineers, contract personnel, and system users to resolve issues and ensure system compatibility.
Design and coordinate test setups and experiments to prove/disprove design feasibility, improve equipment performance, and support development of special test equipment or pilot models.
Test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and support RF systems, electronic countermeasure systems, cables, modules, assemblies, circuit card assemblies, and related test equipment.
Diagnose system problems and work with engineers to identify root cause and corrective actions at the system, CCA, component, analog, digital, RF, power circuitry, and interface levels.
Provide technical support during test events; serve as a subject matter expert on test equipment and material.
Attend planning meetings, IPTs, scheduling sessions, test briefs, and related coordination meetings.
Provide input and recommendations to improve efficiency, readiness, safety, and execution of test events.
Serve as UAV pilot and/or tactical vehicle driver as required.
Travel up to 50%; work in field environments and inclement weather; lift over 20 lbs. as required.