Technician II

Twenty-Six Defense; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking an electronics technician to support development engineering activities, including design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems.

Under supervision, you will perform routine testing and fault isolation, diagnose malfunctions to the component level, conduct defined tests, and document results using standard lab equipment such as an oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, and signal generators.

Qualifications

• Associate or certificate in electronics or military electronics training.
• Training within one year: ESD and safety, soldering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support development engineering: design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems.
• Perform routine tests and fault isolation; diagnose malfunctions to component level.
• Conduct defined engineering tests and collect data; use oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, signal generators.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Written instructions

Teamwork

Documentation

Soldering

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Short certificate in electronics

Military electronics training

Tools

Oscilloscope

VOM

DVM

Signal generators

Job description

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary

Under supervision, performs routine technical functions related to the support of development engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and Electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, or specialized test equipment. Applications may include analog, digital, and/or video-type circuits and logic systems. Guidance is readily available from superiors. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks. Performs routine operational tests and fault isolation on development systems and equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications. Diagnoses and isolates malfunctions down to the component level. Conducts defined engineering tests and collects data as assigned. Utilizes routine development or diagnostic equipment, including oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, signal generators, and similar test apparatus. Normally assigned in areas such as development, engineering, test equipment, design, or the like.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Under supervision, performs routine technical functions related to the support of development engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and Electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, or specialized test equipment
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks
• Performs routine operational tests and fault isolation on development systems and equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications
• Diagnoses and isolates malfunctions down to the component level
• Conducts defined engineering tests and collects data as assigned
• Utilizes routine development or diagnostic equipment, including oscilloscope, VOM, DVM, signal generators, and similar test apparatus
• Normally assigned in areas such as development, engineering, test equipment, design, or the like

Education, Experience & License or Certification Education (Highest Level Required):

• An associate degree in electronics OR short certificate in electronics (Transcript needed to prove required Electronic Theory) …OR military training in electronics theory repair (Proof needed)
• Training pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
  • ESD
  • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department FOD, Soldering

Skills And Abilities

• Have the ability to complete troubleshooting, testing, and component-level repairs of various electronic devices using schematics and various test equipment
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions and work within a team environment
• Ability to properly complete material requests and work-related documentation, then input appropriate documentation into the computer
• Must have the ability to follow written work instructions and maintain quality standards
• Experience in soldering is a plus
• Team player, good work ethic
• Computer skills desired

Travel/Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.