Technician III

Development Technician III (Contract) Advance Your Aerospace & Electronics Career

We are seeking a highly skilled Development Technician III to support the integration, testing, assembly, and validation of advanced electronic and aerospace hardware systems. This hands-on role is ideal for experienced technicians who thrive in laboratory, cleanroom, production, and test environments and enjoy working on complex, mission-critical hardware.

This position requires strong troubleshooting abilities, experience with aerospace assembly standards, and expertise in electronic test equipment and system-level integration.

Key Responsibilities Integration & Testing

• Lead box-level integration activities, PWA testing, and ESTE/GSE certification efforts.
• Conduct environmental testing, including vibration, thermal, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing.
• Perform power-on verification, operational system validation, post-delivery support, and complex rack configuration modifications.
• Execute detailed test procedures and perform component-level troubleshooting.
• Serve as a test conductor by utilizing software scripts to control hardware and monitor telemetry data.
• Verify cable assemblies using Digital Multimeters (DMMs) and Cirris test equipment.

Assembly & Hardware Fabrication

• Fabricate, assemble, modify, and rework flight and engineering development unit (EDU) hardware, including:

• Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWAs)

• Cable assemblies

• Chassis systems

• Rack assemblies

• Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-610/620 Space Addendums and J-STD-001 standards.

• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wire lists, and engineering drawings.

• Accurately document engineering changes and redline updates.

• Maintain strict adherence to ESD, FOD, tool control, and safety requirements.

Project & Technical Support

• Collect, measure, and document test data while identifying and reporting out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Manage assignments efficiently while balancing quality, cost, schedule, and manufacturability requirements.
• Provide clear daily and weekly status updates, including accomplishments, risks, roadblocks, and schedule projections.
• Install and troubleshoot test cable systems with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support project objectives and maintain a positive, professional work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of related technical experience.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for experience, with each higher-level degree equating to two years of applicable experience.

• Expert-level proficiency with:

• Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

• Digital oscilloscopes

• Function generators

• Programmable power supplies

• Strong understanding of:

• Analog electronics

• Digital electronics

• Power electronics

• FPGA-based systems

• Experience fabricating, assembling, and reworking cables, chassis, 19-inch racks, and test support equipment in development or production environments.

• Experience handling flight hardware and working to aerospace manufacturing and assembly standards.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work successfully in laboratories, cleanrooms, production facilities, and other technical environments.

Work Environment

• Primarily on-site position requiring attendance at the designated work location five days per week.
• Travel between company facilities and other work locations may be required.
• Work may be performed in offices, laboratories, production floors, cleanrooms, outdoor locations, or remote research environments.
• Occasional use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when working in designated production areas.
• Position may require access to multiple facilities under varying environmental and weather conditions.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, technical skills, education, certifications, market conditions, geographic location, and internal pay equity.

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