Title:  Electronics Technician

Job Title: Electronics Technician D

Job Code: 24271

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

As an Electronics Technician, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced production and R&D environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail. The Electronics Technician will fabricate, test, and troubleshoot complex wiring harnesses and electronic systems for various unmanned aerospace applications. In this role, you will be a part of the Agile Development Group which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and other technicians to address design and production issues
• Assemble, route, and install wiring harnesses according to engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
• Assemble custom test equipment according to engineering drawings, interconnect diagrams and instructions using mechanical and electrical skills
• Populate circuit cards using approved soldering techniques both through hole and surface mount
• Inspect and test harness assemblies for continuity, shorts, and proper operation using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other testing equipment
• Diagnose and repair issues with wiring harnesses, connectors, and related components
• Provide constructive feedback on engineering designs to improve manufacturability and functionality of electronic assemblies
• Recommend updates for existing processes and work instructions as needed
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards, company policies, and safety regulations
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and production efficiency
• Work in a team setting collaborating with manufacturing, planning and engineering
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying 25-50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Walking, bending, sitting, standing, climbing, and reaching for prolonged periods of time on a regular basis.
• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, hold, and operate manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Willingness and ability to comply with all applicable PPE requirements (respirators, safety glasses, gloves, etc).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 yrs post Secondary/Associates Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in electronics assembly, with a focus on harness assembly
• Proficient in soldering, crimping, and using hand tools for assembly
• Proficient in using testing equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification preferred
• J-STD-001 certification preferred
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and interconnect diagrams
• Excellent people skills to include working in a diverse, and dynamic team environment
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success
• Active Secret clearance is desired but not required
• Experience working in an environment that implements ESD and FOD controls
• Knowledge and understanding of product quality processes

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