General Summary
We’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Level 3 Test Technician who demonstrates an ability to perform high level troubleshooting and resolve technical issues and thrives in a fast, rapidly changing, high-pressure environment to join our Astronics team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Testing and Validation:
- Perform advanced RF testing on newly built RF test equipment according to established procedures and standards.
- Conduct performance evaluations of RF systems, subsystems, and components to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Test and validate RF circuits, assemblies, and interfaces across prescribed frequency ranges and power levels.
High-Level Troubleshooting:
- Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues related to RF performance, hardware malfunctions, and other system errors.
- Analyze data from test equipment and identify potential root causes of performance discrepancies.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and recommend product or process improvements.
Process Improvements:
- Assist in refining testing protocols and procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.
- Develop a better and easier understanding of testing procedure for cross training MFG group to perform low level testing.
Documentation:
- Maintain detailed documentation of test results, troubleshooting activities, and corrective actions.
- Prepare and update technical documentation, including test reports, calibration procedures, and testing guidelines.
Collaboration and Support:
- Work closely with the engineering and production teams to ensure seamless communication between design and testing phases.
- Provide technical guidance to junior technicians, as needed.
- Offer feedback to design teams to improve manufacturability and testability of products.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all testing activities meet strict quality and compliance standards.
- Verify that equipment meets performance specifications and reliability requirements.
- Audit the maintenance schedule and plan for the station calibration.
- Support failure analysis to determine root causes and corrective actions for customer or internal issues.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A bachelor’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in UUT testing and troubleshooting, RF test equipment or systems experience is a plus.
- Must understand basic principles of Lean Manufacturing.
- Proficient in using test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, Oscilloscope, Measuring receiver and power meters.
- Understanding of RF measurement concepts like VSWR, gain, phase noise, PIM (Passive Intermodulation), and noise figure.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
- Familiarity with RF communication protocols, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, or cellular technologies, is a plus.
- Basic understanding of software tools commonly used for testing and automation (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Must be a US person
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is moderately loud.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is also required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Employment Eligibility Requirements:
An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check
Astronics Test Systems offers a competitive benefit package including:
- Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
- Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
- Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program
Accommodation Request
Astronics Test Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail ats-ml-humanresources@astronics.com or call: 407.381.6062. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
EOE Statement - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
