We have an outstanding Contract position for an Engineering Technician to join a leading Company located in the Palm Bay, FL surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.**
Test Engineering Technician who will support the manual and automated testing of space hardware. Testing may be performed at the circuit card, assembly, sub-system, and/or space vehicle level. Experience handling sensitive hardware, very strong computer skills, and the ability to strictly adhere to documented procedures are a must. Prior experience with RF and/or digital technology is a must.
Responsibilities:
- Transport test equipment, fixtures, and cables to required testing locations.
- Set up tests per written documentation and engineering direction.
- Verify all test equipment is in calibration.
- Verify that all licensed test software is not expired.
- Assemble custom or COTS equipment/fixtures.
- Performs test and records required information.
- Document failures and report any anomalies to key stakeholders.
- Executing automated software using LabVIEW and/or TestStand GUIs.
- Troubleshooting failed assemblies with engineering oversight.
- Operate RF and/or digital test equipment, including network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, noise figure analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and power supplies.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years post-secondary/Associate's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- Ability to obtain a clearance is required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
- Experience handling very sensitive and fragile hardware, including mating and de-mating high-density and RF connections.
- Experience with qualification testing, including vibration, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing.
- Willing to work overtime as requested.