Test & Evaluation Lab Tech 1

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety sensitive position

Potential for domestic and international travel

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is seeking a Test & Evaluation Lab Technician 1 for a contract opportunity in Seattle, WA. This role involves participating in test design, conducting routine tests, and troubleshooting basic laboratory problems. Candidates must have an accredited AA degree and experience with general test equipment.

The position requires effective communication and the ability to analyze circuit values, ensuring proper operation meets engineering specifications. Full-time work hours are from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• AA Degree required.
• Experience with general test equipment and interpret results.
• Knowledge of wiring and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in test design and perform routine tests.
• Troubleshoot basic laboratory and test-related problems.
• Conduct routine tests and document results.

Skills

Operating general test equipment

Troubleshooting using schematics

Understanding of electrical systems

Ability to analyze circuit values

Effectively communicate information

Education

Accredited AA degree in related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Meters of various types

Job description

Overview

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Test & Evaluation Lab Technician 1 for a contract opportunity in Seattle, WA.

Basic Qualifications

• AA Degree
• Experience operating general test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, and meters of various types) and interpret results.
• Knowledge of routing, clamping, tying, connecting and terminating wires and/or wire bundles in electrical systems and assemblies, per the appropriate electrical codes.
• Ability to troubleshoot using schematics and wiring diagrams to determine faulty components to replace and/or repair

Position Responsibilities

Participates in test design and performs routine procurement, fabrication and assembly of components, test fixtures, and test systems. Facilitates systems integration, fabrication, and modification; supports system pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and post test tear-down. Conducts routine tests, analyzes data and documents results. Troubleshoots basic laboratory and test-related problems. Works under close supervision.

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain appropriate drawings, Client specification, documents and/or sketches, using online computing systems.
• Perform system installation measurement using general test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, and meters of various types) and troubleshoot if measurement are not within specification.
• Install, remove, or modify experimental/production aircraft wiring using various mechanical and electrical hand tools to bring wiring to engineering specifications per non-conformance reports, and Client specifications. Troubleshoot and repair faults, as required.
• Assist in the development method and procedures to diagnose and correct malfunctions when methods and procedures have not been established.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and calculate circuit values (basic understanding of Ohms law, series and parallel resistance calculations, Faraday's law of induction, Kirchhoff's Current Law).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Operate general test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, and meters of various types) and interpret results.
• Knowledge of routing, clamping, tying, connecting and terminating wires and/or wire bundles in electrical systems and assemblies, per the appropriate electrical codes.
• Ability to troubleshoot using schematics and wiring diagrams to determine faulty components to replace and/or repair.
• Effectively communicate information.

Required Education

Accredited AA degree in related discipline.

Work Hours

Full-Time/First Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Travel

Domestic & International Travel required: there will potentially be both at some point, but this is very rarely.

Other

This work assignment has been designated as "safety sensitive" by the Client. Contractors assigned to safety sensitive jobs at the Client site must first complete regulatory preplacement requirements prior to reporting to assignment. Additionally, contractors assigned to safety sensitive work will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal mandates.

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.