Design/Test Engineer (PCB) Depot

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Depot
Mid Level
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs design and test engineering activities for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), including developing, updating, reverse engineering, and documenting PCBs. Supports engineering work that helps identify and define new restoration capabilities for the Navy’s C4ISR Restoration Depot, including designing, evaluating, planning, testing, and operating C4ISR electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment, and systems. Performs various tests and analyzes and documents results. Identifies and documents functional requirements. Reviews, writes, and provides updates to technical documentation. Analyzes research and development plans. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned. Participates in special projects as required.

• Familiarity with operating machinery/robots safely and efficiently.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets, and written work instructions.
• Utilizes ScanCAD to reverse engineer single and multi-layer PCBs back to schematic drawings.
• Utilizes OrCAD for PCB designs.
• Utilizes SOLIDWORKS to develop 3D CAD designs and simulations.
• Utilizes Flying Probe Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to fault isolate production PCBs and identify manufacturing defects in new production PCBs.
• Implement and verify relevant software upgrades.
• Troubleshoot tester hardware and software issues by working with customer support to resolve, analyze, and improve prototype and production yields and implement best practices for test and repair processes.
• Identify and recommend software solutions, cost reductions, and quality improvements in repair operations.
• Work closely with the Quality team to complete any First Article Inspection Reports or relevant Corrective and Preventive Actions and submit Technical Data Packages to Configuration Management.

REQUIRED SKILLS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
6 years of recent C4ISR or other relevant Electrical Engineering (EE) experience in designs, builds, installations, testing, documentation, and recommending corrective actions.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Travel Required: 0%
Work Location: San Diego, CA

This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS
Quality Management System (QMS) experience that is compatible with ISO 9001:2008.

Experience with ScanCAD, ORCAD and/or SOLIDWORKS.

Bachelor’s in electronic and electrical engineering (EE) or other related field; Master’s in same &/or EE Schools or Certifications in Communications or National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE).

REMARKS
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.

Compensation: $45-75 an hour.
Compensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

***When responding to this posting please reference job # SD24-44 Design/Test Engineer (PCB) Depot***

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:

  • Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
  • Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
  • Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
  • Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
  • Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
  • Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
  • Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
  • Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
  • Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.

Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

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