Field and Lab Electronics Technician

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Occupations

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Industries

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing Testing Laboratories and Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Field And Lab Electronics Technician The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for a Field and Lab Electronics Technician. We're looking for an individual to support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at Kirtland Air Force Base, Applied Moriarty Range (AMR), and White Sands Missile Range locations. The candidate will support instrumentation, troubleshooting (to include programming), triggering external devices, quality assurance and design of systems. Strong interests in innovation and problem solving as part of a team are required. The candidate should be familiar with development, data acquisition, circuit testing and troubleshooting of legacy and new electro-mechanical systems. Items being worked on are most often prototypes. Experience integrating systems with high-speed cameras and firing sets is a plus along with medium and any high voltage work. Duties will include inputs to the design team, building circuits, field activities at a variety of test sites, downloading and interpreting preliminary data and troubleshooting existing coding. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a broad array of equipment in a multitude of environments requiring strong problem solving and communication skills.

Essential Functions:

Ability to obtain a DoD security clearanceUS citizenship is required
Engineering and scientific analysis
Data analysis and interpretation
Outdoor test site and article support at local (and remote sites as necessary)
Purchasing with approved vendors
Execute tasks related to R&D of instrumentation hardware and software

Implement software and hardware engineering utilizing state-of-the-art-development tools and hardware. Assist in the development of CBRNE test plans Setup, install, and troubleshooting of networking equipment. Performs as a bunker operator, assists lead operators. Conducts planning and deploying wireless infrastructures with multiple users tied into a VPN from multiple remote testing sites Technical setup and calibration of measuring and application equipment, and responsible for acquiring and analyzing data. Experience and Skills Required: Critical thinking and the ability to employ best troubleshooting practices Ability to work well within a team and achieve assignments independently Some experience in electronicsAbility to be trained in electronicsAbility to document and communicate designs and progress with MS Office etc. Minimum of 1 year experience

Desired Skills: Leadership Collaboration between Data Acquisition System (DAS), Timing & Firing (T&F), and Information Technology (IT) groups to successfully field, troubleshoot, and execute instrumentation objectives for large scale explosive testing Coordinate event planning, schedule, pretest integration of all systems, logistics, acquisitions, documentation, planning and reporting. Detailed Description of Hard Skills: Install, verify, operate, maintain and troubleshoot:sensor transducersinstalling and setting up rack-mounted DAS and T&F equipmentterminating coaxial, Ethernet, and fiber optic cables. Oscilloscopeslogic analyzersCAD software Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM) programmersfrequency counters Digital Volt Meters (DVMs)network analyzerstransient data recordersbit error rate testers General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) diagnostic hardware and softwareRS232 diagnostic hardware and software Intel-based PCsMainframes and mini-frames Behaviors:

Required:

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:

Required:

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Experience

Required: 1 year: Relevant work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

Occupation

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Industry

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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