Engineering Technician D - Lab Operations and Integration Test Support

Job Title: Engineering Technician D - Lab Operations and Integration Test Support

Job Code: 47660

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Position Overview

The Engineering Technician D - Lab Operations and Integration Test Support supports laboratory operations, equipment readiness, and system integration and testing for existing and new communications systems. Working closely with Systems Engineering, Integration and Test teams, and Program Management, this technician ensures engineers have the equipment, parts, tools, and test resources needed to meet program requirements and contractual obligations.

This lab-based position is responsible for tracking assets, coordinating repairs, performing preventive maintenance and inspections (PMI), maintaining calibration readiness, and preparing equipment for engineering and test activities. The successful candidate works independently with minimal supervision, troubleshoots electronic and RF equipment, coordinates priorities across engineering teams, and maintains a safe, organized, and ready laboratory.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate asset records for laboratory equipment, tools, spares, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), and line-replaceable units (LRUs), including identification, location, custodian, configuration, and service status.
• Support periodic inventories, equipment check-in and check-out, and accountability for company and customer-owned property.
• Plan and perform PMI in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturer guidance. Document completed work, deficiencies, corrective actions, and upcoming maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate equipment calibration schedules and service providers. Maintain calibration records and labels, verify calibration status before use, and flag and segregate overdue or out-of-tolerance equipment under established procedures.
• Troubleshoot electronic, RF, and communications equipment at the component, CCA, LRU, and system levels. Perform authorized repairs and coordinate vendor repairs, returns, and follow-up verification.
• Prepare laboratory configurations, racks, cabling, power supplies, instrumentation, and test articles for engineering development, system integration, verification, and customer test events.
• Set up and operate oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and other measuring and testing equipment.
• Execute approved test procedures, collect and document results, and assist engineers in investigating failures, resolving discrepancies, and verifying corrective actions.
• Support engineers in developing and improving test procedures, setup instructions, and troubleshooting methods for new designs and equipment changes.
• Coordinate laboratory schedules and equipment availability with engineering and program teams. Identify resource shortages, maintenance conflicts, and readiness risks early to support critical milestones.
• Support parts and material sourcing, bills of material, spare-equipment planning, and component obsolescence resolution through approved procurement channels and engineering coordination.
• Maintain laboratory procedures, maintenance and repair histories, equipment configuration records, and test documentation using established document and revision controls.
• Support integration and test readiness reviews by confirming equipment availability, calibration status, approved configurations, and required materials.
• Apply electrostatic discharge controls, electrical and RF safety practices, and applicable property and security procedures.
• Maintain orderly work areas using 5S principles and support continuous improvement that reduces equipment downtime, waste, and schedule risk.
• Provide technical guidance and training to other technicians on approved laboratory and test procedures.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Able to receive DoD security clearance.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• 2 year postsecondary or associate degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Top Secret clearance preferred when required by supported programs.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic or communications equipment using standard bench instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and approved maintenance and test procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate equipment and service records, coordinate multiple priorities, and work independently while meeting critical deadlines.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with engineers, technicians, program personnel, and support organizations.
• Ability to support occasional work outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, when required for integration and test events.
• Experience with RF or military avionics systems, CCA and LRU troubleshooting, and system-level testing.
• Experience supporting engineering development, system integration, verification testing, or equipment readiness reviews.
• Experience with laboratory asset accountability, PMI, calibration coordination, and repair tracking.
• Experience developing test procedures and troubleshooting complex equipment failures in collaboration with engineers.
• Experience setting up laboratory or production equipment, including racks, instrumentation, cabling, and power systems.
• Experience sourcing technical parts, supporting bills of material, and resolving component shortages or obsolescence in aerospace, defense, or engineering development environments.
• Knowledge of networking principles, Ethernet standards, cable testing, and AC/DC power systems.
• Lean Six Sigma, 5S, or related continuous improvement experience.
• Experience training technicians and maintaining procedure and revision controls.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform hands-on bench and rack work and use hand tools and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors.
• Ability to move and position laboratory equipment using appropriate handling aids and team assistance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.