Job Title: Test Technician

Job Description

The Systems Test Technician sets up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate the performance and reliability of prototype or production model PCA's and complete units. The role involves writing basic technical reports to describe and illustrate system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, or deviations from design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system-level testing with a focus on military applications.

• Test, gather data, and perform analysis on underwater measurement equipment and navigation systems.

• Read and interpret blueprints.

• Use sonar technology in testing various systems, ranging in size from as small as a pen to as large as a table.

• Write technical reports on system operations, malfunctions, and deviations from design specifications.

Essential Skills

• Experience with bill of material, blueprint reading, and testing equipment.

• Proficiency in using tools such as multimeter, oscilloscope, and other diagnostic testing equipment.

• Knowledge of electronics and troubleshooting techniques.

• Experience in testing electronic assemblies using both traditional and non-traditional tools.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills at a business level.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An associate degree, diploma from a technical or vocational school, equivalent military training, or a combination of education and experience.

• 2-5 years of directly related experience.

• Experience using hand tools and machine shop tools.

• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and reviewing Bills of Materials (BOM).

Why Work Here?

We offer a contract-to-hire opportunity with a reputable company and great benefits upon permanent hire. Benefits include a competitive salary, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase plan, performance incentive plan, wellness and social outreach programs, educational tuition reimbursement, and fun employee events throughout the year.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment with a high mix, low volume production. The work involves handling both small and large products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, California.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.