Contract Hardware Test Technician AirCell

Description

Aircell is the world's leading provider of airborne communications. Until recently, time spent in the cabin of a business jet meant that you were disconnected from the world circling below. Thats all changed. Airborne technology has finally caught up with the rest of the world. Simply put, voice, data and even the entire Internet can be at your disposal during flightin the cockpit and in the cabin. Now you can use that time to return calls, answer email, download files or simply conduct a little firsthand Internet research. Using Wi-Fi or wired connections. In the U.S. or around the world.COME ABOARD A WINNING TEAM
Requirements

CONTRACT - HARDWARE TEST TECHNICIAN

Position Description:

The Hardware Test Technician will be responsible for developing test plans, test scripts and test cases, as well as execution of tests for hardware product validation, based on system requirements.



Responsibilities:



Reviews product requirements for completeness, accuracy and testability.



Develops hardware test strategy to accurately measure requirements.



Performs test planning (test cases, test environments, resources, and schedule).



Conducts iterative testing of hardware deliverables.



Executes and assists in the design of environmental and regulatory tests (DO-160, FCC, etc.)



Conducts testing on prototype units using DVMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, RF analyzers, temperature and humidity chambers, and external lab resources, etc.



Designs, develops, documents and assists in building of electrical and mechanical test fixtures for engineering and manufacturing use.



Develops, implements and maintains test automation using Python and/or LabView, and other hardware test tools.



Incorporates product testability into new product design.



Utilizes HP Quality Center to document test cases and test results.



Occasional travel to work with contract developers will be involved, possibly including overseas travel.



Qualifications:



Significant experience leading hardware design test efforts in industrial and/or regulated electronics industries



Hands-on expertise using a variety of electronics test tools, noted above.



Fluency in Python and/or LabView scripting.



Proficiency in Linux operating system environment and use of low-level Linux system tools.



Industry experience in wired and wireless data communication, telecommunication and/or satellite communications.



Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as working inclusively within a multidisciplinary or multicultural team.



Flexibility and a positive attitude towards change in a fast moving environment.



Effectively and regularly communicates and collaborates with direct management and project team, as appropriate.



Familiarity with worst case circuit analysis (WCA), including stress and derating analysis, Failure Modes & Effects Criticality (FMECA), and reliability prediction (MTBF), as applied to circuit design and hardware verification testing is desired.



Minimum experience (industries, years etc)



7 + years of hardware design test experience;



3+ years of experience developing test automation



2+ years of experience leading hardware test teams



Minimum Education required:



Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent;



Aircell LLC is an equal opportunity employer and works in compliance with both federal and state laws.

We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.

Location:	Broomfield, CO United States