Electronic Technician

Universal Avionics (UA) is expanding its Electronic Test Technician department. We are currently seeking Electronic Technicians (Levels II and III) to join our company. UA has been safely guiding pilots and their passengers worldwide for over 40 years and this is a great opportunity for you to join a dynamic team and be an important part of an innovative company that has consistently been at the forefront of the avionics industry.

As a leading provider of cutting-edge avionics technology, we focus on producing quality products that are highly dependable and improve safety and efficiency for airline and cargo operations, business aviation, and special missions.  Our avionics solutions include navigation, electronic display, terrain awareness, recorders, enhanced flight vision systems, and synthetic vision systems for aerospace applications. 

We are looking for qualified candidates with experience in performing electronic testing on complex product, sub-assemblies, and printed wiring boards to written procedures.  Experience troubleshooting at the sub-assembly level is a must.   You will conduct functional tests of electronic assemblies and subassemblies using measurement instruments and automatic test equipment.  Using test failure data, you will determine if sub-assemblies have failed and replace.  Ability to troubleshoot to component level using schematics and analog/digital circuit understanding is desired.  We have several shifts for you to choose from to fit your life/work balance.

 To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate acuity in the following competency areas:

• Analytical:  Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving:  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills:  Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Communications:  Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. 
• Ethics:  Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values and follows Company policies and procedures.
• Adaptability:  Manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability:  Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Planning/Organizing:  Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.  Associates in Electronic Technology or equivalent recommended.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Access.

Certificates and Licenses

May require industry standard certifications.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

What motivates our team:

• Excellent benefits, including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, and much more, as well as a robust health & wellness program
• Strong life-work balance
• Great company culture
• Groundbreaking work opportunities
• Impactful innovation in the avionics industry
• Passionate & dedicated team members
• A work environment that fosters training, professional development, and career advancement

Why you’ll like working here:

• Universal Avionics is a mid-sized company with all the functions and benefits of a much larger organization, so you get the best of both worlds.
• You’ll make an impact! You’ll be part of a company that is making huge strides in the safety and reliability of air travel.
• You’ll work with very motivated and skilled people who are excellent at what they do and are great mentors.
• You’ll bring your own unique skills set and passion to create a mutually beneficial working and learning environment.
• At UASC, we care about our employees, both personally and professionally.

About Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics and its parent company, Elbit Systems, Ltd., represent decades of leadership and innovation as developers and suppliers of Head-Down Displays (HDD), Head-Up Displays (HUD), Head Wearable Displays (HWD), and Combined Vision Systems (CVS), which includes both our Enhanced Vision System (EVS) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS).  Universal Avionics is also a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics systems, offering retrofit and forward-fit solutions for the largest diversification of aircraft types in the industry.
To learn more about Universal Avionics, visit www.universalavionics.com