Senior Engineering Specialist

Must Haves:

• Knowledge of IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711/7721 (certification preferred) – if not certified but has knowledge we can get them the cert
• Proven and effective communications skills and interpersonal skills are a must
• PWB level modification and build experience (SMT devices, removal, soldering)
• Fixture design and assembly (basic mechanical skills)
• Measurement of key performance parameters using analyzers, generators, oscilloscopes, and meters
• Expertise in evaluation of designs for testability; Working knowledge of the fundamentals of In-Circuit Test (ICT), functional board level testing, unit and system level testing, coverage analysis
• Microsoft Office knowledge (email, report, documentation etc.)
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work in a team, work with different engineers throughout the organization
• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Technology, or 2 year degree with equivalent experience

Nice to Haves:

• Cable building and repair experience desired
• Understanding of software defined radio products and communications
• Experience with automation systems including electronic test
• IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711/7721 Certification preferred

Job Description:

The Sr. Specialist will require a solid understanding of electronics and mechanical concepts. This position will also require participating in a team environment. Routinely interacts with design engineers, manufacturing staff, management and planning. Requires the application of the principles and techniques of electrical/mechanical engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for the board level modifications, troubleshooting and testing, repairing of hardware, assembly/disassembly of equipment, and fixturing for tactical radio accessory products and accessories
Essential Functions:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining methods of testing and troubleshooting equipment and systems. Performs engineering RF/analog/digital design and measurement tasks as well as operational tests and fault isolation on radio systems
• Uses a variety of test and measurement equipment to evaluate radio equipment performance
• Support trouble shoot of existing/new products in our manufacturing facility
• Performs engineering tests, detailed experimental testing or operational test and fault isolation on boards, systems and equipment with guidance from engineering.
• Performs electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting to determine root cause of problems in equipment.
• Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checks
• Utilizes the  order entry system to orders cables, attenuators, and other ancillary items.
• Builds cables, fixtures, and ancillary hardware
• Radio and equipment repair
• Tracks radio and other development assets.
• Supports field test, engineering, and other organizational technician needs.
• Supports entry of items, (BOMs, ECOs, ECRs), into Division CM System (Agile)
• Board level modifications (change components, modifications, simple board building from schematics, etc.)

About Altimeter Solutions

Altimeter Solutions, LLC is a technical consulting firm that specializes in providing clients the highest quality analytical and technical consultative services possible. Altimeter's mission is to provide clients with proven professional solutions and services that represent the uppermost levels of industry technical competencies and value.