Electronics Test Technician
Component-Level Troubleshooting | Defense Electronics
Canonsburg, PA
Pay Estimated: $27.24-$29.41/Hour
U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
We are hiring a Senior Electronics Test Technician to support defense engineering, electronics testing, component-level troubleshooting, repair, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems and specialized test equipment. This role requires a DoD Secret security clearance and hands-on experience troubleshooting analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, circuit schematics, and technical documentation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform component-level troubleshooting on analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics assemblies.
- Support engineering activities involving the design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, assembly, and maintenance of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, and specialized test equipment.
- Analyze circuit schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to isolate electronic faults and identify root causes.
- Use oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment to test and troubleshoot electronic systems.
- Apply electronics theory, including Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, transistor theory, operational amplifiers, digital logic, and power conversion principles, to fault analysis.
- Identify failed or out-of-specification components, including resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits (ICs), and power devices.
- Diagnose and repair electronic assemblies at the component level.
- Conduct functional and environmental testing to verify repairs and equipment performance.
- Document failure modes, root causes, repairs, test results, and corrective actions in applicable maintenance or quality systems.
- Provide technical troubleshooting and test support to production, engineering, and quality teams.
- Assist with developing troubleshooting procedures, test plans, repair instructions, and supporting technical documentation.
- Fabricate simple hardware as required to support engineering and testing activities.
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
- Associate’s degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
- Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic assemblies at the component level.
- Strong understanding of analog circuits, including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, and power supplies.
- Strong understanding of digital circuits, including logic families, microcontrollers, and communication interfaces.
- Strong understanding of power electronics, including linear and switching regulators and motor drives.
- Working knowledge of electronics theory, including Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, transistor theory, operational amplifiers, digital logic, and power conversion.
- Experience reading and interpreting circuit schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency using electronics diagnostic and test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, signal generators, and multimeters.
- Fundamental knowledge and proficiency in the use of related electronics tools and equipment.
- Ability to fabricate simple hardware as required.
- Clear computer and test equipment knowledge.
- May require a 1st Class FCC license and Solder Repair certification.
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.
What to Expect
- Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
- Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
- Final position level and pay will be based on experience.
Resources
- To apply, send a resume to: [email protected]
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- For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.
We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”
