Electronics Calibration Technician

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Calibration Technician! In this role, you will support calibrating electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical test and measurement equipment to manufacture avionics instruments and displays. In this role, you will perform routine and complex work on calibrating the various test equipment used in the production process. In this role, all work will be done under controlled procedures using standard and specialized tools, diagnostic tests, and measurement equipment.

This on-site position is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Quality Engineering Manager.

How You Will Do It:

• Calibrate instruments that measure electric current, voltage, resistance, RF, photometric, pressure, temperature, time, force, torque, flow, physical, and mechanical characteristics for avionics equipment.
  
• Calibrate manufacturing/engineering test equipment to specific performance specifications.
  
• Interface with other departments in the execution of duties to ensure the calibration due date schedule is maintained.
  
• Recognize conditions that are out of tolerance and initiate corrective action and documentation.
• Assure accurate and timely input of data into the laboratory system.
• Ability to understand and track revision history in procedures and products and relate it to items being worked on.
• Ability to identify documentation that requires revision, changes, or modifications and suggest recommendations.
• Provide individual solid contributions to achieve the calibration team goals.

What We Look For:

Required

• Associate's degree in electronics or another related program from an accredited institution.
  • Students currently enrolled in an electronics or electrical degree program will be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience repairing or calibrating electronics.
• Analytical skills to identify sources of measurement error.
• Strong ability to analyze data and communicate results within a team setting.
• Maintain technical logs, records, databases, test results, and troubleshooting guides.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical schematics, specifications, and calibration procedures.
• Strong technical verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated to complete assignments correctly and on schedule.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• Excellent vision, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and sit/stand for extended periods.

Desired:

• Military PMEL/TMDE/DOD training.
• Test equipment repair experience.
• Technical training or experience in electronics is preferred.
• Experience developing calibration procedures based on commercial and engineering data.

Who We Are:

Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help clients achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for job level and compensation.