Engineering Test Technician, Automated Test Systems

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Overview

Perform Engineering Test Technician requirements associated with integration and testing of complex electronic Automated Test Systems (ATS).

Responsibilities

• Execute test station confidence verification and calibration, setup and testing of Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) or Unit Under Test (UUT) per Technical Order instruction or engineering direction
• Conduct troubleshooting of failed instruments or components and maintain documented failure analysis results
• Perform removal and replacement of Tester Replaceable Units (TRU) or Test Modules (TM), software upgrading and loading, TRU/TM calibration and functional testing
• Hands-on experience with Interface Test Adapter (ITA) and Wiring Harness repair and testing maintenance, including some fabrication and test station maintenance
• Support Integration and Testing to Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and customer specific requirements.
• Provide on-site Field Service Representative (FSR) technical support at ATS Field locations

Other responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate systematic troubleshooting and fault isolation skills to resolve challenging equipment failures
• Effective communication skills conveying test results data needed by other departments
• Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) experience, computer familiarity with Microsoft Office products, Windows, and general computer knowledge
• Ability to organize and update documentation tracking items in repair or rework process, verify repaired item functionality
• Navigate and resolve complex challenges autonomously with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, or Electronics Technology Certification, or equivalent relevant commercial or military work experience required. Minimum of 4 years relevant experience with ATE and Test Program Sets (TPS) or demonstrated equivalent electronics technician experience preferred. Experience in the fabrication and assembly of complex electronic hardware and hardware assemblies in accordance with approved military standards and specifications to include high reliability soldering desired. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Travel up to 50% travel may be required.