Electronics Lab Technician

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

27246BR

Ctr Remote Sensing Integtr Sys


Position Overview

The Center for Remote Sensing and Integrated Systems (CReSIS) at the University of Kansas invites applications for an Electronics Lab Technician to work with faculty, staff, and students to support construction of radar components and avionics and wiring for unmanned aircraft and/or satellites.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.


Job Description

75% Perform unsupervised fabrication processes/procedures including: Soldering, assembling, wiring, basic testing, and repairing of electronic circuit boards, wire harnesses, and electronic modules and/or sub-assemblies, radar components, and avionics for unmanned aircraft and/or satellites.

10% Train graduate and undergraduate students in soldering and assembly of radar chassis, wire harnesses, and associated components.

10% Lab Management: Assists in packing for field deployments, monitoring and ordering of common lab equipment and supplies, supervising and maintaining organized laboratory spaces.

5% Other duties as assigned – This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position and is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties that may be required.


Position Requirements

  • This position is required to work on-site. Work will occur in Nichols, Learned, and the Garrison Flight Research Center.

Required Qualifications

  • High school/GED and one year related experience or Associate's degree.
  • At least one year of experience soldering (including surface mount components) and assembling electronic components and systems (experience with radar and avionics systems is a plus).
  • Experience in reading schematic diagrams, preparing bills of materials, and assembling circuit boards as well as making wire harnesses for electronic systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting own work.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. 

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Supervisory experience
  • Professional Electronics Technology certification (ISO 9000, 5S, IPC)

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Jennifer Laverentz
    [email protected]
    785-864-7722


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, & resume.  Only complete applications will be considered.

    Application review begins March 4th, 2024, and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is received.


    Advertised Salary Range

    45,000-50,000


    Application Review Begins

    04-Mar-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    17-Mar-2024


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Work Schedule

    8am-5pm, M-F


    Conditions of Employment

    Contingent on Funding


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.


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