Electrical Engineering Technician
CACI International IncAbout the role
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking an Engineering Technician to support development and production of Optical Communication Terminals for space-based defense applications. This position is based in our Orlando, FL facility.
Responsibilities:
Engineering Support:
Provide technical support to engineering and development teams throughout product development and production phases
Collaborate with engineers to develop and refine troubleshooting strategies and methodologies
Assist engineers and manufacturing engineers with work instruction redlines and ECR/ECO process
Support test engineers in developing improvements of test procedures
Diagnose and resolve complex issues in EO systems down to the component level
Identify root causes of performance issues and implement effective solutions
Document test failures in the failure reporting system and provide detailed analysis
Documentation and Process Improvement:
Document test procedures, results, and troubleshooting steps in a clear and concise manner
Maintain up-to-date records of equipment calibration and maintenance
Generate detailed technical reports and analyses based on measurement data
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Training and Mentorship:
Demonstrate expert level knowledge on all test cells and assist in the training of new test technicians
Serve as a technical resource for production and test teams
Manufacturing Support (As Needed):
Support production builds and manufacturing test procedures as directed
Perform optical or electrical testing and characterization as specified by work instructions
Conduct tests to evaluate the performance of EO & laser components and systems
Perform precise EO measurements using Optical Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers
Support assembly, testing, debugging, and rework of products during pre-delivery integration, acceptance test, and delivery phases of the product life cycle
The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team and independently, take initiative, and work well with internal and external customers.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Photonics, or a related field.
Equivalent combination of relevant work experience and technical training may be substituted for degree requirements
Experience:
US citizenship, due to nature of the work and contract requirement
Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as an electronics technician or engineering technician
Proven experience with the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical and electro-optical test stations/equipment
Experience troubleshooting EO and digital circuitry down to the component level
Experience using multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and optical power meters
Experience supporting engineering teams in product development or manufacturing environments
Skills:
Strong understanding of electro-optical principles and measurements
Proficiency in using EO test equipment and software
Ability to read, write, and comprehend detailed written and verbal instructions, assembly instructions, test procedures, schematics, and other engineering documentation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to lift and carry 25-45 lbs.
Desired Qualifications:
5-10 years of experience troubleshooting CCAs to the component level
IPC-A-610 certification
Experience with electronic systems test and evaluation
Familiarity with fiber optic systems and free-space optical communication
Experience with software development using LabVIEW or Python
Knowledge of laser safety protocols and procedures
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