Job Title: Engineering/Test Technician
Job Code: 25681
Job Location: Ashburn VA
Job Description:
As an Engineering Technician you will work in a dynamic fast paced production and R&D environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail. Required tasking includes the execution of product and sub-assembly acceptance testing using various techniques and types of support equipment.
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:
- Performs all duties required to assist with the acceptance testing of various products and sub-assemblies. Tasks required may include:
- Run automated and manual test scripts for acceptance testing software/firmware loading and sensor calibration.
- Operate custom and off-the-shelf equipment including network analyzers power meters spectrum analyzers oscilloscopes digital multi-meters etc.
- Identify document and perform basic troubleshooting on non-conforming product.
- Recommends updates for existing processes and reviews test documentation in support of engineering.
- Verifies quality of tested product. Interprets test results to validate compliance with drawing and other specified requirements.
- Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety; upholding corporate safety standards.
- 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 work in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts dust fumes chemicals and loud noises.
- 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 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 yrs post Secondary/Associates Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.
- Active DoD Secret clearance with current 5 year update.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Experience with C C# Python Java MATLAB LabVIEW or Test Stand.
- Excellent people skills to include working in a diverse and dynamic team environment.
- Excellent communication skills (written verbal & presentation).
- Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success.
- Ability to learn and understand drawings test documents and procedures.
- Ability to accurately complete all required paperwork.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Experience working in an environment that implements lean practices.
- Experience working in an environment that implements ESD and FOD controls.
- Experience in factory acceptance testing of aerospace systems or other industries.
- Experience in all phases of product design and fabrication ranging from initial R&D to full production.
- Proficiency with various test equipment and diagnostic tools.
- Knowledge and understanding of product quality processes.
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