Electronics Technician Jobs

• Conducts initial testing of in-house designed PCBs, including basic electrical, basic MCU/firmware/software and mechanical testing. Related documentation management.
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains all documentation related to the above tasks in close collaboration with the engineering group, to include BOMs, testing documentation, etc
• Lead on electronics and PCB assembly, cable assemblies and box builds including inspection, testing, troubleshooting, QA/QC, as well as performing repairs and troubleshooting results.
• Manages projects and tasks related to the repair, replacement, and maintenance of electronics systems, shipping and logistics and other projects assigned.
• Creates testing procedures and reports, determining required tools and services needed to conduct equipment and component testing.
• Maintains documentation related to projects including but not limited to technical documentation, project process, impact and completion.
• Responsible for the setup, operations and maintenance of required test equipment.
• Responsible for assembly and QA/QC testing of Exploration Technology custom devices (Provide feedback to engineering staff on design or use issues with devices).

• Technology Loan Program - Lead on the Technology Loan program. Serves as POC for loan requests and fulfillment. Coordinates with Explorer Programs on request process and resource development and request evaluations.
• Client Technical and Field Support - Assists with the ordering, stocking and packing of equipment for use by NGS Staff or Explorers. Pre-deployment check-out of equipment. Assists in disseminating training products and providing tutorials on equipment use.
• Equipment Operation Documentation - In close collaboration with other team members, prepares, reviews, and/or maintains technical user guides, training materials, etc, for Exploration Technology custom and commercial field tools.
• Shipping Logistics - Serves as primary resource for departmental shipping needs, international and domestic, handling of hazmat material such as lithium-ion batteries to IATA standards.
• Communication - Correspond with NGS Mission Program Staff, NGS Explorers or outside vendors as needed for the above duties.

• Competence with MS office, and Google Docs.
• Ability to read and understand basic schematics and electrical block diagrams, as well as datasheets for RF, Digital and Analog components, sufficient for building and assembling electronic devices.
• Ability to build prototype and new design hardware assemblies as required per engineering documentation.
• Electronics rework, PCB assembly, cable and wiring harness assembly, soldering oven operation, electronics testing and troubleshooting including operation of standard laboratory test equipment.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Good grasp of electronics fundamentals, circuit operation and testing methods.
• Ability to communicate progress/problems to appropriate personnel effectively.

• Ability to develop processes, tooling and fixtures as to support improvements to assembly process
• Experience with machine shop equipment (such as manual or CNC milling machine, lathe)
• Working knowledge of Altium, Eagle CAD and other associated programs sufficient to understand and work with engineering documentation required for the above duties.

Resident - Our Resident category recognizes that certain staff need to be physically present at Base Camp to do their work. Some Resident staff must always be onsite to do their jobs, while others may only need to be physically present some of the time. Some Resident staff may need to come into Base Camp every day, some may need to come in to meet looming deadlines and to get work done, and others may require a more unique schedule. The days Resident staff come into the office will be determined by their teams and workflow, and they should work with their supervisors to determine their specific schedule. And throughout the year, their schedule can be adjusted based on cyclical work cycles, deadlines, and/or ebbs and flows of work. As a guideline, Resident staff will be in the office between 3-5 days a week.