Job Title: Advanced Engineering Technician - 1st Shift Location: Scottsdale, AZ Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an Advanced Engineering Technician on 1st shift to work from their Scottsdale, AZ facility. The Engineering Technician will primarily perform hardware integration and test of highly complex, highly-reliable spaceflight payload electronics. This technician will also perform alignment, testing, problem troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical evaluation of Digital and RF modules. Tasks would include developing and prepare reports, procedure documentation, and a high level of understanding of product specifications.
Qualifications: Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS: Basic Qualifications:Prefer recent experience working with high-reliability spaceflight electronic hardware, including experience in both digital and RF/microwave circuit testing and special test equipment build. Candidate qualifications include:
Competent computer skills and knowledge of UNIX, Windows and MS Office are required.
Able to interpret complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics and the necessary interfaces.
Interface daily with engineering and may be tasked to run special tests.
Able to demonstrate skills and initiative to complete actions.
Able to manage time effectively in order to support multiple projects throughout the work day.
Work successfully with associates in other departments and understand cross-functional relationships.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong background in electrical test techniques is required. Knowledgeable use of test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators is required. Candidate must be able to read and follow detailed work instructions and/or test procedures. Second and/or third shift coverage will be required for most assignments.
Has a solid understanding of the job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks
Works on assignments that are difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
Focus is on completing tasks or activities supporting implementation of procedures
Receives little instruction on daily work with general instructions on newly introduced assignments
May provide direction to other employees with similar duties
