Senior Electronics Engineering Technician - Globalstar Inc.

Who we are:

Globalstar provides affordable and reliable, mobile voice and data communications when beyond cellular services.  We rely on our superior satellite network and excellent team members around the world to deliver quality products, services, and peace of mind.  For more information, visit www.globalstar.com.

Located in Covington, Louisiana, our corporate office houses our global satellite operations command center, product customer shipping center, engineering facilities and more.        

What we offer:

• Work/Life Balance:  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits:  401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness:  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary: 

The Sr. Electronic Engineering Technician will work in a fast-paced environment. They will work as a team member within a group of highly talented Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality personnel. The individual will be responsible for assisting the design engineering team with DVT and board bring up to include assisting in building prototype products and performing various electrical and environmental tests. Other responsibilities will include incoming product inspections, product rework and updates, as well as manufacturing and shipping support. Ability to multi-task is essential. This individual will have good organizational, analytical, and numerical skills. This individual will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They must work well with other departments to help ensure that deadlines are met, and objectives are achieved.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assembles prototype models based on engineering documentation and guidance from Engineers.
• Provide direct support to design engineers during product DVT (Design Verification Testing).
• Sets up standard test apparatus or test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototypes and production models under the guidance of an Engineer.
• Carry out product inspections and document findings following QA guidance.
• Analyzes and interprets test data along with identifying next steps to be taken.
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components along with recording effects on device performance.
• Writes basic technical reports and develops charts, graphs, and basic schematics to describe and illustrate an item’s operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations.
• Verifies functionality of newly designed products performance under actual operating conditions.
• Performs electrical and mechanical assembly of factory test station equipment.
• Performs basic failure analysis, records results and provides corrective actions.
• Runs experiments under guidance of an engineer.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to solder small wires and larger SMT components to PC Boards
• Ability to use measuring and diagnostic equipment, such DVMs, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
• Understanding of failure analysis, corrective, and preventative action techniques
• Solid knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent workmanship skills
• Ability to perform tests and keep accurate records
• Ability to learn new technologies and techniques

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree or 3 plus years’ experience of equivalent technical work

• General understanding of electrical principles and terminology

• Experience with electrical laboratory measurement equipment a plus.
• Ability to solder surface mount components.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Globalstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)