Engineering Technician II - Skillbridge Opportunity

Engineering Technician SkillBridge Internship

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is looking to fill a Engineering Technician SkillBridge Internship. This role is for transitioning service members through the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, providing them with valuable civilian career skills that provides a real-world perspective of contract administration in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

The Electrical Technician II researches, plans, designs, develops, analyzes and tests a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including displays, sensors, processors, interface units and other electronic devices; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment.

Responsibilities and Tasks (listed in bullet format) in order of priority to be successful

• Perform design activities as assigned by supervisor
• Design and assembly of test equipment and circuits including board and cable assembly
• Produce preliminary reports and analysis
• Produce preliminary schematics
• Run validation testing
• Optimization of manufacturing processes
• Implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination)
• Training production employees to improve work processes and product quality
• Work to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory and production issues
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience & License or Certification

• Associate degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.) or over 5 years of related work experience
• 2+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with review/inspection of mechanical assemblies, optics and/or soldering
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required
• Experience training others
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance
• Must be able to comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, Company Policies and Procedures
• A successful candidate will have proficiency in the use of hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment.
• Preferred: Prior experience with one or more of the following: CRTs & optics, HUDs, RF, Radar, Power supply design, firmware, test software, JTAG, ICT, ESS
• J-STD soldering experience

Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to work effectively within a team
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required
• Strong analytical abilities and trouble-shooting techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills