PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN - SR. TECHNICIAN - Production/Test Lead at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Who We Are:


Join the Tactical Products Department Signal & Embedded Technologies team, to support implementing system capabilities on mobile platforms for intelligence and surveillance applications.


Objectives of this Role:

• Work with multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in the execution of complex R&D programs in support of national security.


• Oversight of production and assembly projects; working with engineering and technicians to implement design approaches to meet project requirements.


• Interaction with technical staff and customers; interpretation of project technical and management data.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop systems and subsystems electronic hardware.


• Will work in a team environment as well as independently to complete assigned tasks with direct supervision.


• Continually communicate status with program management.


• Production/assembly in accordance with engineering drawings and schematics.


• Coordinating technicians in daily assembly/test tasking.


• Work with engineering team to advise on implementation approaches.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Continued education, soldering and cable crimping certifications preferred.


• 6-10 years: Professional level experience in printed wiring board design.


• 5-10 years: Experience in complex electronics assembly and test; Work knowledge of electronics schematics; Experience in production of military qualified systems and electronics.


• 5-10 years: Leadership skills in relation to leading and mentoring technical staff on production/test activities.


• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:


Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.


Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas


Military Friendly: Your military experience may apply to this position

For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.

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