Electrical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

FMS Aerospace is currently seeking a full-time entry level Electrical Technician for our Huntsville office location. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our production team and will be responsible for building assemblies within established timeframes and to document specifications, ensuring that all work and components meet rigorous quality standards. The candidate shall be expected to display keen attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and support others in the shop throughout the company, both technically and as teammates. This position requires someone interested in avionics and electrical systems for various aircraft.

Responsibilities

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  Manufacturing and assembling cables and wire harnesses
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  Testing and function-checking completed assemblies
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  Filling out travelers and documenting components progress through the shop
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  Regular use of the following tools: soldering iron, wire cutter/stripper/crimper, screwdriver, hand drill, Windows PC, digital multi-meter, etc.
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  Communicate, discuss, and listen to design challenges with management and teammates, etc.
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  Will work with a team of Electrical and Design Engineers and PMs to troubleshoot, design, and implement electrical systems supporting various military and commercial customers
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  Provide offsite & onsite assistance and installation of electrical systems
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  Mentored by avionics and electrical engineering technicians and junior level electrical engineers within the company
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  Occasionally be asked to travel to hangars, bases, customer sites to facilitate successful system integration of mechanical and electrical and provide assistance as needed to Project Managers at onsite locations

Required Qualifications

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  0-2 years experience in avionics and/or electrical wiring systems
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  Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
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  Experience reading electrical drawings
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  Experience in a production/manufacturing setting
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  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work proficiently with remotely located employees as well as in a team environment
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  Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
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  Must be U.S. citizen
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  Must currently possess or be able to receive Department of Defense Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience soldering and/or hand crimping
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  Familiarity with analog and digital electronics
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  Familiar with using a digital multimeter
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  Interest in aviation airframe modifications is recommended
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  A&P certification or relevant certifications are a plus
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  DoD or Military background is a plus

FMS Aerospace Company Profile

We are a growing, flexible, customer-driven aircraft structural engineering and flight test company with manufacturing capability. We have many opportunities with a variety of types of projects with both foreign and domestic governments and commercial customers across many types of aircraft. As such, some travel may be required, both domestic and occasionally overseas.

Located in Huntsville, AL within minutes of the cultural center of downtown Huntsville.

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  Competitive salary and benefits
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  401k plan
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  Medical and dental insurance
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  Company-paid vision insurance, life & AD&D coverage, short-term disability & long-term disability coverage
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  PTO accrual & 10 paid Holidays
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  Profit sharing

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FMS Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to grant equal opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, military status, ancestry, political affiliation, or non-job physical, mental handicap, disability, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where there is a bona fide occupational disability. The company will provide equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits, all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. All decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment within FMS.