Essential Functions:

• Design, fabricate, test, install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electronic systems and test equipment; maintain electronic equipment, locate and correct defects in electronic assemblies and systems.
• Requisition electronic parts and materials, ensure adequate supply is available; maintain labor and material cost records.
• Ship equipment, supplies, and contract deliverables. Receive incoming equipment and supplies.
• Perform routine hardware and software maintenance and assists in proper upkeep and utilization of systems.
• May operate bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools to fabricate parts such as coils and chassis.
• Prepare project documentation such as change orders, schematics, and wiring diagrams; interpret process control manuals/documentation.
• Coordinate with faculty, researchers, and/or engineers regarding design requirements and application of electronic research equipment.
• Provide technical assistance in the operation of equipment and purchase of electronic equipment and supplies; develop/direct the set-up of test equipment and testing of new or experimental equipment; analyze performance and reliability and summarize the results.
• Set up standard or complex test apparatus or devise test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance/reliability of prototype/production models.
• Perform routine hardware and software maintenance and assist in proper upkeep and utilization of systems.
• Develop safety procedures relating to electronic fabrication and ensure safe working environment.
• Maintain technical documentation; write technical reports, develop charts, graphs, and schematics to describe and illustrate system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications.
• Supervise other technical personnel; may coordinate the functions of an engineering laboratory.
• Develop or direct the set-up of test equipment and the appropriate testing of new or experimental equipment.
• Coordinate training of subordinates consistent with existing procedures/policies
• Provide downrange telemetry support for remote and foreign campaigns; provide field supervision for electronics reporting, scheduling, and assignment of work; assure operational sufficiency in quality of workmanship, equipment readiness, and operations of electronic systems and test equipment used in support.
• Participate in design/program reviews.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of an associate degree in field related to specific position.
• 2 years' experience in related position; or experience in lieu of education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, and digital and analog circuitry is required.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials used in electronic testing, fabrication, and maintenance is required.
• Skill in soldering, wire wrapping, crimping, component placement, routing of printed circuit design is required.
• Skill in reading schematics / wiring diagrams to perform standardized testing and troubleshooting of circuit is required.
• Skill in record keeping for documentation purposes is required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds is desired.

Training and Certifications in the following may be required:

• Crimp, Cable, and Harness Certification per NASA-STD-8739.4 or Northrop Grumman equivalent process.
• Electrostatic Discharge ESD Control per GPR 8730.6 or Northrop Grumman equivalent process
• Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies per ANSI / J-STD-001
• General Safety Awareness
• Ability to pass NASA training and become certified NASA Ordnance Handler of the device if required.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass the RPSc physical (medical) requirements to work in Antarctica.

Special Requirements

This position requires access to or use of information which is subject to the federal International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR. ITAR and EAR define "U.S. Person" as any individual who is a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien of the United States, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. - unable to provide sponsorship.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach.

Working Conditions: Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

Benefits:

Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k. Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.

EEOC Statement:

Aerostar is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)