Sr. Repair Station Test Technician

Astronics AES is seeking a skilled Electronic Technician to join our dedicated FAA Repair Station Team in Kirkland, WA!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Repair Station Test Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, testing, modifying and overhaul of electronic systems and components, by applying principals and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing and physics.

At our Kirkland site we repair power supplies and electronics systems for commercial, military, and business aerospace markets.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform functions associated with all Repair Station operations, including working with engineers in set-up, as well as performing troubleshooting, rework, and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Assemble, test and troubleshoot complex assemblies and/or final systems.
• Use standard test equipment and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
• Setup of specialized test equipment.
• Use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating and test data.
• Test and repairs are rigorously performed until repairs are complete to established standards.
• May assist in developing methods and procedures to modify the repair process.
• May work with engineers in conducting experiments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree (AS) in Electronics Technology or related field/ equivalent electronics military schooling and experience required.

*High-power electronics and/or high-power avionics technician experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. Total qualifying experience must meet the years, duties, skills and proficiency required to perform the position level standards.

• Demonstrates familiarity of the job duties (typically 2-4 years of related experience).

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Electrical/electronic knowledge
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic test equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming

Competencies:

• English Language Reading Comprehension — Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Learning Strategies — Select and use training/instructional methods, processes, and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching.
• Problem Solving – Identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Coordinate with others to resolve the issue.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Physical Abilities:

• Manual dexterity
• Lifting heavy (typically 40 lbs.) items
• Near vision
• Color and brightness differentiation - the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

Work Environment:

• Exposure to high voltage
• Exposure to chemicals
• Exposure to liquid nitrogen (LN2)
• Moderate noise environment

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
• Per the Code of Federal Regulations (48 CFR § 252.223-7004 - Drug-free work force), this is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug tests.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Salary range is $26.73 - $40.10 per hour. Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

Save for the Future – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture

Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.73 - $40.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you trained to investigate a failure down to a resistor, capacitor, diode, or some other discrete component on a circuit card assembly (CCA)?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $40