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SimVentions · 7 hours ago

Electronics Technician

Dahlgren, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $107K/yr

5+ years exp

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business consistently recognized as one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician with a strong electrical and/or mechanical background to design, develop, and test components and systems while working in a collaborative environment.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySimulation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Follow defined processes and procedures to assemble/populate printed circuit boards (PCBs)

Use Soldering Iron to install and/or rework Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and thru-hole components on PCBs

Read and understand engineering, design, fabrication or assembly documents

Ability to define and document issues, collect and organize data, establish facts, and draw conclusions from field notes, technical manuals, lab reports, and bench tests

Integrate electrical and mechanical components into a new design or into existing systems (eg. motors, gears, treads, antennae)

Provide feedback to engineers or other design teammates in collaborative environment to promote prototype enhancements

Participate in component level and functional level test events

Conduct general and industry research on items under evaluation to support purchase and design decisions (Should be familiar with researching items through sites such as DigiKey and McMaster-Carr)

Conduct electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of existing, or prototype systems with an eye for recommendations for future improvement

Professionally care for sensitive or classified materials, concepts, or designs

Qualification

Electrical component testingMechanical component testingPCB assemblySoldering small componentsCAD software AltiumCAD software SolidWorksJ-STD-001 certificationTeam playerAdaptabilityWork ethic

Required

High aptitude to learn and follow instructions with little supervision, meet deadlines, be a dependable team player, and have good work ethic

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Ability to solder and rework small PCB components down to 0201

Comfortable working in a Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) safe environment

Ability to multitask, adapt on the fly, prioritize and change focus rapidly

5+ years with the following: Experience using tools and equipment to conduct electrical and mechanical part installation and removal (soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, microscopes, reflow ovens, etc.)

5+ years with the following: Experience using tools and computers for diagnostics, maintenance management or general testing (power supplies, Oscilloscopes, signal generator, Digital Multimeter, spectrum analyzer, etc.)

An INTERIM or ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position

US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

J-STD-001 and IPC certification endorsements (600, 610, 7711/7721)

Experience utilizing advanced PCB assembly, manufacturing, and inspection equipment (e.g. Pick and Place, LPKF, X-RAY, SMT/BGA Rework Station, Automatic Defluxing Systems, Automated Optical Inspection Systems)

5 years with the following: Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) systems or component design and fabrication

Utilize Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Altium, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.) to create, review, and analyze mechanical or electrical designs

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive 401(k) programs

Retirement and Financial Counselors

Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance, short- & long-term disability

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)

Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling

Supplemental Benefit Program

Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!

Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.

Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.

Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.

Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.

Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.

Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.

Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.

Food: We have a lot of food around here!