Engineering Technician

Compensation: $39- $41/hr DOE

Availability: This is a one-year contractor position that may be extended. There is no guarantee of conversion to regular full-time employment, though it may be possible at some point. The schedule is Monday–Thursday, four 9-hour shifts, plus a 4-hour shift on Friday. Start times are flexible between 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM. The latest available start time is 8:00 AM. Most team members take a 30-minute lunch break, though a 1-hour lunch is also acceptable. For example, an 8:00 AM start with a 30-minute lunch would end at 5:30 PM.

Join a cutting-edge technology solutions company serving the global aerospace, defense, and mission-critical industries. We are hiring two Engineering Technicians to support engineers with electronic systems, product development, testing, troubleshooting, and technical project work.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs engineering activities such as, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, or specialized test equipment.
• Works from knowledge, skills and abilities to generate conceptual plans based on discussions, notional diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or layouts to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
• Determines methods or actions to remedy complex malfunctions.
• Design, construct, test and verify test equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or a related field, or equivalent military electronics training and experience
• Demonstrates familiarity (typically 2 years of direct experience in the duties and responsibilities of the position)
• Strong electrical/electronic circuit and component knowledge
• Intermediate computer software and operating system knowledge
• Aerospace equipment testing experience, including DO-160 testing, is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, planning, and troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working in changing or ambiguous environments

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Manual dexterity and ability to differentiate colors
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Exposure to high voltage, LN2, power tools, chemicals, and moderate noise

Ideal fit: someone hands-on, mechanically/electronically sharp, comfortable troubleshooting, and able to work independently in a technical aerospace/defense environment.

Compliance Requirements

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, this client is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
• Employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test (including screening for cannabis).