Electrical Engineering Technician – Rapid Prototype
Leonardo DRS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Melbourne • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Perform soldering, rework, repair, and modification on high complexity PCBs in a development lab environment
- Fabricate cable assemblies from the small and delicate to the large and environmentally robust
- Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in existing products or systems and makes modifications as needed
- Set up and perform a variety of testing on electronic assemblies in a development lab environment or EMC chamber as directed by the requesting engineer
- Fabricate a variety of testing mock-ups, boxes, and one-off electronic/mechanical assemblies for use in a development lab environment
- Assist in design, building and procurement of new or improved machines, tools, fixtures and material handling equipment and coordinating the implementation
- Provide and develop documentation of prototype builds, and feedback to engineers
- Support engineering, under minimal supervision, with moderately complex engineering duties and hands-on tasks
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with minimum 2 years in an electronics lab environment
- Proven ability in soldering and reworking components down to 0201 working directly on electronic PCBs
- Proven ability to investigate and debug basic electronic circuits and cable issues
- Proven ability to navigate and understand schematic and layout files
- Proven ability using electronic lab equipment such as hot air reflow, microscopes, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and data loggers
- Working knowledge of ESD-safe best practices in an electronics lab environment
- IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certifications preferred
- AS in Engineering Technology preferred
- Familiarity with common workshop tools such as 3D printers, drill-presses, bandsaws, and grinders preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company contribution to a health savings account
- Telemedicine
- Life and disability insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- Programs and activities for career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- Flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
- Competitive vacation
- Health/emergency leave
- Paid parental leave
- Community service hours
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Hard Skills & Tools
solderingreworkrepairmodificationtroubleshootingdiagnosing malfunctionstesting electronic assembliesfabrication of cable assembliesunderstanding schematic filesdebugging electronic circuits
Certifications
IPC-A-610J-STD-001AS in Engineering Technology