Technician IV - Test Technician

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct and support performance and functional tests on naval hardware, electronic boards, boxes, assemblies, sub systems, and sea-going products, during all phases of the hardware evolution process.
• Execute specific step by step test procedures to record & verify test data results and report out of tolerance conditions.
• Perform and assist in functional tests on, as well as monitor environmental testing parameters during Thermal Vacuum, Vibration, and EMI.
• Provide direct technical support to a team, as well as provide technical support during extended working hours, weekends, and holidays to meet critical schedules.
• Work in a development and production setting, where you will fabricate and build cables & wire harnesses and provide wiring harness installation on chassis frames and system test consoles derived from drawings and build documents.
• Provide technical support towards electrical, electro-mechanical, and electro-optical test set-ups.
• Respond quickly to immediate tasks in their area of functional disciplines and develop cross functional skills.
• Electrical and mechanical tasks include, but no limited to, the following:
  • Parts cleaning/materials preparation
  • Mechanical /electrical assembly
  • Polymerics processing
  • Manual soldering
  • Adhesive/bonding
  • Masking
  • Paint operations
• While executing manufacturing operations apply an advanced level of knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with the functionality or design of the products.
• Perform ring-out and certification tests of the products used in the work centers.
• Deliver work with a keen attention to cost and schedule and a consideration for the re-use and producibility.
• Work effectively in a team environment, referring questions and problems to area Lead or Supervisor.
• Provide direction to less experienced employees.
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Document and record specialized test set-up configurations, to replicate consistent and repeatable test results.
• Apply touch labor skills in association with test facilities and associated equipment and tooling.
• Work with mechanical tooling and fixtures to fabricate and construct test set-up configurations.
• Apply solid computer skills to access and input data via computer interface or automated equipment.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Electronic background or related degree to effectively support electronic test operations.
• Ability to be versatile and contribute well to high-energy team environments.
• Ability to independently operate O-scopes, Power supplies, Multi-Meters, and Data acquisition monitoring devices.
• Ability to interpret electrical & mechanical drawings, specifications, notes, and wire lists.
• Ability to be trained to obtain…