Electrical Engineering Technician

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Performs system troubleshooting electrical avionics systems or sub-system components in a lab or field, wire harness assembly here at KUAS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Repairs, modifies, tests, operates and troubleshoots avionics/electrical modules, and components.
• Responsible for engineering lab management of tool inventory, equipment firmware/software updates, organization, safety, ESD compliance, ordering lab supplies as the lead technician.
• Interfaces with engineering design and development activities.

• Builds wire harnesses per engineering drawings, order(s) prototype parts expertise with military style circular connectors. Utilizes various types of crimping tools for harness assembly.

• Constructs RF cables to include flexible and semi-rigid. Responsible for testing and verifying RF cable assembly is built to print
• Supports testing of aircraft instruments and systems, such as automatic flight controls, inertial navigation and radios in a lab or field environment.
• Supports flight testing, prototype and pre-production assemblies and maintenance.
• Uses standard electrical measuring and diagnostic equipment
• Provides interface to engineering design and prototyping with the manufacturing facility

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  None
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

• Ability to adhere to workplace rules

• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel

• Must have hands-on experience as a Avionics Technician

• Must be able to demonstrate accurate basic math skills.
• Must be able to read schematics and drawings
• Must be able to test & isolate failures to components

• Complies with established QMS and Safety procedures and directives.

• Willingness to travel as necessary to perform job duties

• Must have strong decision making abilities and follow through.
• Demonstrates proficiency at electronic assembly, soldering, crimping, splicing, harness fabrication, and control panel building

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent.
• Requires electrical wire harness fabrication and repair experience.
• 10+ years of aviation/aircraft and/or aircraft maintenance experience.

• US Security Clearance required

  WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching and working from slightly elevated surface

• Manipulating materials and hand tools

• Office and or manufacturing environment

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, phones)

• Occasionally lifts and carries heavy objects

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• May work extended hours or weekends

• Possibility of exposure to noise and hazardous chemicals

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0-15% - May be required between KUAS locations