ACATS Programmer

Job Summary:

The ACATS Programmer will provide technical support for the ACATS Program at ALC, under the direction of the Senior Programmer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics engineering and experience with ACATS systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform all tasking assigned by the Senior Programmer.
Conduct thorough reviews of TPSs and submit updated TPSs to the Senior Programmer for quality review.
Troubleshoot and repair defective ACATS systems to the lowest repairable unit level and return the tester to full operational status within four hours of failure notification during active testing periods and ten business days during non-active testing periods.
Develop all aspects of an ACATS project from start to finish with minimal supervision, including developing or modifying an ACATS test program from receipt of request to its successful integration and operation.
Develop TPSs for moderate to complex electrical/electronic devices and aircraft systems and modifications.
Operate the ACATS test equipment as requested to assist an understaffed product line in completing testing on time.
Complete all aspects of an ACATS TPS development per GENES series from inception to successful implementation.
Research and develop a parts list, including item part number, quantity, and three suggested sources of supply for ordering parts required for TPS build and/or modification.
Complete a TAC cable design draft in accordance with Technical Data Package Process Guide, CGTO PG-A for submission to the ALC ESD Graphics Section for draft drawing conversion to an approved drawing.

Requirements:

Minimum two years of experience with an Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electronics Technology; or military/civilian electronics/avionics maintenance trade school and two years hands-on experience in testing and troubleshooting wiring systems and/or electronic assemblies to component level using manual and automatic test equipment.
Experience using standard electrical/electronic test equipment such as Multi-meters, Meggers, Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers, Time Domain Reflectometer, and Frequency Domain Reflectometer.
Ability to use standard wiring hand tools, including but not limited to strippers, crimpers, and soldering tools, used in the fabrication of wire harnesses.
Ability to design and draw wiring items as needed, such as an ACATS TACs with a complete parts list.
Ability to perform ACATS testing and programming functions with minimal supervision.
Working computer knowledge and experience to be able to assist installing/maintaining/calibrating ACATS equipment software programs.
Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.
Location Requirements: The position will primarily work onsite in Elizabeth City, NC.
Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000

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