Engineering Technician - Electronics Test (SkillBridge)

About the role

The Military DoD SkillBridge program lets active-duty Service members gain civilian work experience through industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of service. GE Aerospace, a SkillBridge partner, offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields while evaluating the Service member's suitability. Participants are not paid by GE Aerospace because they continue to receive military pay and benefits.

The Engineering Technician meets production objectives by running special test processes on electronic devices, from system-level functional tests down to component level, and keeps records of the tests. It suits transitioning military talent with electronics test, diagnostics, avionics or communications maintenance experience.

Key responsibilities

• Perform special tests according to test specifications and procedures for high-volume manufacturing
• Set up and run tests with minimal direction using sophisticated equipment, analysing and diagnosing process, product, computer and test equipment
• Troubleshoot electronics systems and circuit card assemblies to component level, using analog, digital and microprocessor-based circuits and equipment
• Assemble and disassemble test equipment and products
• Prescribe rework instructions for products needing repair
• Maintain product test records in a quality data tracking system and ensure product compliance and quality
• Attend and take part in team meetings

Required profile

• Active military personnel on their last 180 days of service
• Associate's degree in an electronics technology discipline from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma / GED with at least two years of testing and/or troubleshooting experience
• Active security clearance
• Ability to prove U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee)

Required skills

• General-purpose test instruments: digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, phase angle voltmeters and automated test equipment
• IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 soldering specifications
• Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and PDF viewers
• Ability to read schematics, drawings and parts lists

Desired: high-volume production experience, fault isolation to component level, functional testing and environmental stress screening of class 3 electronics, embedded software basics, ESD precautions, IPC/J-STD knowledge, and proficiency with hand tools. Relocation assistance is not provided.