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LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PCB/PWB Lead Layout Designer
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Who We Are:
The Strategic Aerospace Department Office of the Director provides guidance and direction to a multi-disciplinary team of engineers that provides cutting edge engineering development services to the USAF.
Objectives of this Role:
Work with multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in the execution of complex R&D aerospace and defense programs.
Interaction with technical staff, vendors and customers; interpretation of project technical and management data.
Design complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts that meet avionics standards.
Support integration, test, engineering labs, suppliers, production, supply chain, and the build of complex microprocessor based LRU's.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Collaborate directly with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop printed circuit boards and interconnect systems in support of MIL-SPEC avionics flight electronic hardware.
Will work in a team environment as well as independently to complete assigned tasks with direct supervision.
Responsibilities include development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Library component generation. Requires complex PCB design experience.
Support the orchestration process to design PCBA's, order/manage parts, build and test LRU's.
Requirements:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with continued education, certifications, and experience to include 25 years of professional level experience in printed wiring board design or a Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology or Aeronautics Technology.
Must have IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) basic.
CID+ (advanced) certification preferred.
6-10 years: Those with a Bachelors degree require advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional, and/or Xpedition.
25 years : Those without a degree will require an advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional, and/or Xpedition.
Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required. A good understanding of Signal Integrity as well as a good mechanical aptitude is desired. Prior knowledge of IPC standards, Digital, Mixed Signal, and RF electronics PWB designs.
Interconnect principles and practices designing low level and complex PWB designs is beneficial. These include microprocessor and/or RF based PCB's. Experience with 12+ layer board designs expected.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas Or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
