What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Electronics Technician position at SPEC, Inc.?
Company Description
SPEC Inc. is a world-class leader in Atmospheric Research Instrumentation, specializing in Cloud Physics research and Weather Modification, including Cloud Seeding. We are committed to advancing global weather research and atmospheric sensing technology.
About Us:
- SPEC a small yet very high-tech atmospheric research and specialized instrument manufacturer in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.
- We are looking for an experienced electronics technician to assist in manufacturing and debugging airborne research instruments and computer systems.
- This role requires the ability to work directly with engineering in the construction and troubleshooting of complex avionics instruments and equipment.
- Excellent soldering skills and a personal commitment to quality and workmanship are a must, as well as the ability to work and think independently.
- Previous experience in an aerospace environment is desirable.
- The Boulder, Colorado Lifestyle - if you enjoy outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, biking and skiing then this is the place for you!
Required Skills:
- A strong working knowledge of standard electronic test equipment is required.
- Ability to read and follow schematics and wiring diagrams
- Familiar with and understand fundamental electrical principals and concepts
- Ability to perform electro-mechanical assembly using standard hand tools and techniques
- Experienced with wire routing and dressing techniques
- Experienced with use of standard hand tools such as crimpers, wire strippers, heat shrink guns
- Experienced at hand soldering and rework of thru-hole components
- Familiar with techniques for termination of shielded twisted pair wire. Knowledgeable about basic shielding principals, ground loops
- Knowledgeable regarding wire gauge, basic cable construction, and conductor color coding
- Experienced with standard types of mil-spec circular connectors and insertion/extraction tools
- Able to use standard test equipment like DVM’s and LAN testers to test and troubleshoot wiring errors, opens, and shorts.
- Familiar with common inspection criteria for proper crimping and soldering of electrical contacts and connectors
Preferred Skills:
- Supervisory experience
- Associates degree in electronics
- Ability to troubleshoot both analog and digital circuitry down to the component level
- IPC certifications for hand soldering and/or crimping
- Surface mount hand soldering of fine-pitch and discreet components down to 0402
- Familiar with basic local area networking fundamentals
- Experience building up Windows computers from commercially available components
- Experience with complex digital electronics and firmware (DSP’s, FPGA’s, etc)
- Experienced at handling and assembly of optics components
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- HSA and flexible spending programs
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (100% Company Paid)
- Long-Term Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
