Principal Production Test Technician - $5,000 sign-on bonus (Relocation Available)

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Are you passionate about ensuring the highest quality in aerospace and defense products? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving? Join our team at CAES in Lansdale, PA and play a crucial role in shaping the future of electronic solutions!

As a Weekend Shift Production Test Technician, you will be at the forefront of validating the durability and performance of our products in various test conditions. You will ensure that our aerospace and defense solutions meet stringent standards required for mission-critical applications. This is a hands-on role that requires precision, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit.

This will be a 1st shift position, after training but will be working Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. This position is eligible for a 15% shift differential.

• Develop test specifications, methods and procedures from drawings, standard work, and diagrams.
• Assist in preparing technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.
• Calibrates, improves, and performs maintenance on test equipment.
• May act as a team leader of a small group of test technicians within their own functional area.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Recommend 6S improvements.

Minimum:

• Willing to work weekend shift shift.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of RF test technician experience in a manufacturing work environment.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Timekeeping system, ERP system, Routing, etc.)
• Detail-oriented with good manual and eye dexterity (precise).
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred:

• Associates Degree or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology.
• Military Electronic Schools or Electronic Training from military.
• Active Security Clearance.
• Experience in defense or aerospace industry.
• 4 years experience as a Test Technician in a manufacturing environment or in the military.
• Should be able to setup and know how to operate a Phase Network Analyzer (PNA) or Vector Network Analyzer (VNA).
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new challenges.
• Willingness to take on diverse projects and work with different teams.

Salary Range:Production Test Technician IV (Principal): $29.45 hr to $42.73 hr. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.