Electronics Test Technician III

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

• →Support test system development and integration activities
• →Perform test station qualification and validation activities
• →Conduct root cause analysis of test equipment failures and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• →Develop test system preventive and corrective maintenance procedures
• →Compile and analyze test and measurement data, distilling into key performance metrics to aid in the identification of systemic issues
• →Develop and document debug methodologies in support of resolving emergent failure modes
• →Identify and lead continuous improvement projects of manufacturing test processes working with engineering, manufacturing, quality and design teams

• Familiarity with test system validation procedures
• Hands-on experience writing technical documents and reports
• Hands-on experience working with micro-electronics printed circuit assemblies in a lab environment
• Familiarity with in ESD (electro-static-discharge) equipment and procedures
• Experience using digital and analog test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters
• Familiar with the use of RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and signal generators
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups

• Python experience for interfacing with test equipment a plus
• Experience assessing standard RF test metrics such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point and bandwidth
• Understanding of analog/mixed signal circuits related to power development and distribution, I2C and SPI bus protocols, and clock synthesis and distribution
• Ability to read a schematic to identify test-points, components, and circuits

• 5+ years of relevant experience performing hands-on electronics measurement
• Hands on experience working on manufacturing test processes
• Eligibility to handle export-controlled data (ITAR, EAR)