Prototype & Test Electronics Technician

Globalstar Inc. Updated; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical FSA

Dependent care

Wellness program

Health insurance

Job summary

Globalstar is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to join our engineering team in supporting incoming inspections, prototype builds, and manufacturing operations. The role includes setting up standard test gear, conducting functional and environmental tests, and documenting results for reliability assessments.

Travel and after-hours availability may be required. Ideal candidates hold an associate degree or have 2+ years of technical experience, with knowledge of electrical principles.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2+ years' equivalent technical work experience.
• General understanding of electrical principles and terminology.
• Experience with spectrum analyzers and network analyzers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out product inspections and document findings per QA guidance.
• Assemble prototype models per engineering documentation.
• Set up test equipment and circuitry for functional, environmental, and life tests on prototypes and production models.
• Analyze and interpret test data and identify next steps.
• Calibrate and adjust circuitry and components and record effects on performance.
• Write basic technical reports and develop charts and basic schematics.
• Verify functionality of newly designed products under actual operating conditions.
• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly of factory test station equipment.
• Conduct basic failure analysis and provide corrective actions.
• Run experiments under the guidance of an engineer.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Time management

Integrity and confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree or 2+ years' technical experience

Understanding of electrical principles

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Test equipment

Oscilloscopes

DVMs / multimeters

Job description

Globalstar is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to join our engineering team in supporting incoming inspections, prototype builds, and manufacturing operations. The role includes setting up standard test gear, conducting functional and environmental tests, and documenting results for reliability assessments.

Travel and after-hours availability may be required. Ideal candidates hold an associate degree or have 2+ years of technical experience, with knowledge of electrical principles.