Engineering Tech II - Astrion

Overview

Engineering Tech II

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Engineering Tech II for the RWESS, supporting the Army Division. In your role as an Engineering Technician 2, you will directly support the Telemetry/Flight Termination Systems within the Missiles Sensor and Instrumentation Division with testing various weapon and missile systems in support of the Redstone Test and Evaluation Services (RTES) contract.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal, AL

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL:  0%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• High School/GED
• 3 years of applicable experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization; or 2 years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and 1 year of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)
• Experience in the following areas is required: ability to understand basic engineering terminology; understanding of proper cabling technology; familiarity with cable assembly tooling to include crimp tools, torque test fixtures, crimp pull fixtures and solder equipment; preparation of test items including test equipment setup; and ability to write assembly instructions, test procedures and provide support for quality inspection of first article deliverables.
• Experience must include knowledge of electronics such as printed circuit boards, oscilloscopes, CIRRIS Systems high voltage cable testers and discrete wire harnessing.
• Experience must include a working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating Systems (OS) for personal computers and MS Office products.
• The skill sets Preferences will be given to applicants:
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Who are high-energy, fast-paced, self-motivated, driven, organized, attentive to detail.
• Desire to work in a laboratory environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Construct and test cables and wiring harnesses from drawings.
• Use drawings, general and special test equipment to test cables, wiring harnesses, populated printed circuit boards, receivers, and transmitters.
• Use drawings, general and special tools and test equipment to assemble, test, and troubleshoot TM/FTS kits.
• Integrate TM/FTS kits into missiles prior to test missions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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