RF Electronic Technician VI, Senior (30086) - Precise Systems

• Independently plans and accomplishes complete projects or studies of broad scope and complexity, or serves as an expert in a narrow aspect of a particular field of engineering, e.g., environmental factors affecting electronic engineering
• Deliver creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, resolve design and operational problems, and make decisions in situations where standard engineering methods, procedures, and techniques may not be applicable
• Provides advice on unusual or controversial problems or policy matters
• Review work for compliance with overall project objectives
• May supervise or train and be assisted by lower level technicians, and performs, one or a combination of the following:
  • Prepares designs and specifications for various complex equipment or systems (e.g., a heating system in an office building, or new electronic components such as solid state devices for instrumentation equipment)
  • Plans approach to solve design problems; conceives and recommends new design techniques; resolves design problems with contract personnel, and assures compatibility of design with other parts of the system
  • Designs and coordinates test set-ups and experiments to prove or disprove the feasibility of preliminary design; uses untried and untested measurement techniques; and improves the performance of the equipment. May advise equipment users on redesign to solve unique operational deficiencies
  • Plans approach and conducts various experiments to develop equipment or systems characterized by (a) difficult performance requirements because of conflicting attributes such as versatility, size, and ease of operation; or (b) unusual combination of techniques or components. Arranges for fabrication of pilot models and determines test procedures and design of special test equipment
• Testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of RF systems
• Providing technical support during test events
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems that are associated with the systems and work with Engineers to resolve all issues
• Repair and install various types of cables, modules and assemblies required for testing

• High School/Vocation Degree or GED Certificate.

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years as an engineering technician with background in electrical design support and troubleshooting of systems and board level designs
• Experience with RF test equipment such as signal sources, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers and other general use test equipment
• Testing and troubleshooting hardware issues to determine corrective actions at the system level, down to Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and component levels including analog, digital, radio frequency (RF), power circuitry and interfaces
• Ability ! to work from schematics, CCA layout, and understand test requirements including written and oral instructions
• IPC Solder certification
• Proven certified soldering techniques to rework surface mount components at the board level
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities on multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

This position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standard under a Wage Determination. As such Under the SCA selected candidates are entitled to both the hourly rate aforementioned and a health and welfare benefit. Precise Systems is meeting that benefit through the use of a bona fide plan which includes certain insurance coverage.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment and shared Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility allow us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.