Who We Are:

The Strategic Aerospace Department Office of the Director provide guidance and direction to a multi-disciplinary team of engineers that provides cutting edge engineering development services to the USAF. By joining our team you will receive $500.00 on your first paycheck (minus applicable taxes).

Objectives of this Role:

• Support fabrication, assembly, and test of avionics electronic systems to include assembly and disassembly of Avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs).
• Operate avionics equipment, analog, and digital test equipment.
• Fabricate aircraft and other wiring harnesses.
• Work with Electrical and Printed Wiring Board (PWB) Design engineers to address manufacturing issues with drawings.
• Support engineering staff in testing of manufactured items along with any associated re-work required to get the assemblies fully operational.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Interface computer hardware to laboratory and field test electronics.
• Set-up and conduct product acceptance test.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic systems and assemblies.
• Some outdoor testing, complex/large item assembly, some on location work that may involve working from heights as well as onboard military facilities/platforms.
• Performing soldering in accordance with IPC specifications for avionics flight worthy hardware.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Two year degree, or equivalent industry and/or military and NASA/IPC soldering training in electronics is preferred
• Previous NASA certification or IPC training and certification required
• 5 or more years: Basic DC/AC circuits experience/knowledge. Basic electro-mechanical construction skills and fabrication techniques for assembly of printed circuit boards, multi-pin control cables, RF coaxial cables, and basic electronics assembly.
• Operating laboratory-test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, multi- meters, network analyzers, etc. Basic computer skills including PC hardware and software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows environment; good communication skills; must interface effectively with sponsor personnel and suppliers.
• Interpreting engineering schematics and assembly drawings
• A valid/clear driver's license is required