Electronics Test Engineer

Rincon Research Corporation12 months ago
Tucson, Arizona, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Ownership of the electronics test process both internally and at key suppliers.
  • Lead product testing strategy to include design, maintenance and execution of modular and semi-automated test platforms.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, procedures and product workflows.
  • Troubleshoot failures, conduct failure analysis, and manage disposition of hardware.
  • Communicate results and recommendations to upper management.
  • Participate in systemic corrective actions through analysis of issues and working hand in hand with the engineering design teams for implementation.
  • Serve as a technical resource for electronics suppliers to collaborate on quality and rigor in fabrication of printed circuit boards, circuit card assemblies, and critical electrical components.
  • Continual process improvement including leading design for test (DFT) and design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives in conjunction with the design engineering team.
  • Interpret engineering, military, and manufacturing specifications.
  • Training and development of Test Technicians in troubleshooting and efficient execution of test procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) preferred, with a focus on test engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering; AND equivalent (5) years of additional relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) preferred, with a focus on test engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering; AND equivalent (3) years of additional relevant experience.
  • Minimum of (3) years of relevant experience in Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) testing, including troubleshooting to the electronic component level.
  • Minimum of (3) years of relevant experience in using Digital and Radio Frequency (RF) lab equipment for CCA testing, including RF Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Digital Multimeters.
  • Proficiency in reading schematics, interpreting engineering specifications, and troubleshooting failed electronics hardware.
  • Experience in problem solving methodologies (ex: fishbone diagram, Pareto analysis, 5-Why methodology, Six Sigma, etc.) to support root cause analysis and corrective action.
  • Desire to work in a hands-on role in direct support of production activities and spend the vast majority of time in and around a production lab environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance.
  • US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to create and/or modify test scripts and data visualization tools in MATLAB, Python or similar tools.
  • Ability to create and/or modify test automation software (DIAdem or similar).
  • Working experience in non-Windows environments such as UNIX and/or LINUX.

Benefits & Perks

  • 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD).
  • Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care.
  • Immediate participation and vesting in the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan.
  • Employer contributions to RRC's ESOP.
  • Employer matching contributions to the company's 401(k) Plan.
  • Employer discretionary contributions to the company's 401(k) Plan.

Required Skills

MATLAB
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Electronics Testing
Six Sigma
Python
Design for Test (DFT)
Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Testing
Test Automation
Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis
Digital and RF Lab Equipment