Job Title:  Electronic Test Technician

 Abaco Systems is a global leader in commercial open architecture computing and rugged embedded electronics. With more than 30 years of experience in aerospace & defense, industrial, energy, medical, communications and other critical sectors, Abaco’s innovative solutions align with open standards to accelerate customer success.  

Job Profile Summary:

Electronic Test technicians are responsible for conducting board-level testing. Test Technicians will be responsible for evaluating trend data as they test assemblies for feedback to the manufacturing team.. 

Job Description:

 Abaco Systems is looking for an Electronic Test Technician to join our team here in Huntsville. We are looking for an individual who will focus on testing electronic card assemblies. This position will work closely with several members of the Abaco organization to ensure that our products continue to be the best.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Conduct functional Level Board Test utilizing software-controlled test platforms in MS Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Testing products utilizing the VME, VPX, or Compact PCI hardware platforms.

• Utilizing environmental chambers for temperature board-level testing.

• Work on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations.

• Utilizing on board device programming tools such as Altera, Lattice or Xilinx.

• Meet daily and help manage Aged Work-In-Process (WIP). 

• Follow and enforce all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines.

• Testing copper or optical fiber networking products as well as RF circuit card assemblies.

• Performing basic hardware installation/removal tasks using screwdrivers or other small hand tools as may be required before and after testing.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma / GED

• 2+ years’ experience testing electronic circuit card assemblies.

• Technical School degree preferred.

Skills & Competencies: 

• Experience working with electronic equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow engineering test procedures.
• Ability to follow plans and instruction.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task as allowable.
• Communication Skills 

Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export-controlled information and / or information that has been designated as classified information. that may only be seen or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents.