Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.
At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.
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OverviewDue to exciting growth, our Lansdale PA location is recruiting a Test Engineering Technician to provide support in the fabrication, integration and support of RF, Digital and Analog Test Stations and equipment. This equipment is used in the design verification, integration, qualification and acceptance testing of electronic assemblies, subassemblies and systems.
In this dynamic environment you will participate in assembling and fabricating wire harnesses, control/interface drawers, test stations, prototype circuits, machining fixtures and station panels along with performing basic DC and continuity testing used in a wide variety of Aerospace and Defense applications, providing protection to our warfighters. The successful candidate will have a solid experience and background in assembly and machining and will also have the creative thinking skills to support the engineering team with prototype fabrications.
CAES - Mission Systems is a leading supplier of integrated RF solutions and high power, solid state broadband transmitters for EW and Radar applications. We also design and manufacture antennas and precision positioners both for standalone aperture and positioner requirements as well as integrated sensor systems across many high-performance applications.
ResponsibilitiesGeneral Duties/Responsibilities
- Assembly using soldering iron, microscope, crimp tools
- Ability using machining equipment like drill press, band saw, mill
- Performing DC and resistance testing
- Experience working in a hands-on environment
- Assist engineering with the fabrication, troubleshooting of Engineering prototypes
- Able to read and follow wire lists, schematics, mechanical drawings
- Multitask and adjust to changing priorities
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in written format
- Ability to take guidance from senior technicians and engineers
An eagerness to learn a multitude of assembly, fabrication and testing skills
QualificationsMinimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of experience in an assembly and/or machining environment.
- Two (2) years of experience with CAD programs
- Two (2) years of experience reading technical drawings and schematics
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred Experience
- Two (2) years of experience in a production assembly environment
- Associates Degree or other two-year technical degree or equivalent
- J-STD-001 certified for solder and/or IPC-A-610 certified for inspection
- Experience with CAD programs
- Able to work with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working under limited supervision
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience multitasking and handling multiple changing priorities efficiently
- Defense background and experience
- Active security clearance
Salary Range: Test Engineering Tech II: $25.32/hour - $36,75/hour. Salary Range: Test Engineering Tech IV: $28.87/hour - $41.90/hour
BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Other benefits include:
- Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
- Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
- 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
- Tailored Management/Leadership Training
- Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
ABOUT CAES
CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.