Assembly, Integration and Test Engineering Technician (Aerospace)

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**Overview** This role is for an Assembly, Integration and Test Engineering Technician (Aerospace) at Helderberg Personnel. The position primarily involves the assembly, integration, and testing of RF and digital communication units in a production environment, requiring expertise in electronics manufacturing, RF performance testing, and component-level troubleshooting, particularly within the aerospace sector. **What you will do** * Assembly, integration, and testing of RF and digital communication units in production, including finepitch PCB assembly work, cable and harness assembly, and mechanical integration. * Functional, environmental, and RF performance testing of units using laboratory test equipment e.g. spectrum analysers, vector network analysers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes. * Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of production failures down to component level, and documenting findings in non-conformance reports. * Supporting the development team with industrialisation tasks, including test jig development, work instruction creation, and design-for-manufacture feedback. * Supporting product qualification and acceptance testing, including thermal cycling, vibration, and thermal vacuum test campaigns. * Maintaining accurate build records and test data in line with quality management system requirements. * Handling flight hardware in accordance with ESD, cleanliness procedures. * Contributing to continuous improvement of production processes, yields, and throughput. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * B-Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualification with demonstrable relevant experience. * Minimum 5 years' experience as an AIT Technician or in a similar position working with RF and communication systems. * Experience working in an electronic engineering or electronic manufacturing environment. * Experience in the Aerospace or Space Industry, with a particular focus on RF testing, RF fault-finding and exposure to automated testing equipment as well as scripted test environments. * Electronic production and precision assembly of cable, and harness assemblies. * Digital electronics and RF testing, including the use of spectrum analysers, vector network analysers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and power meters. * Component-level fault-finding on analogue, digital, and RF circuits using schematics and test procedures. * Interpretation of engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and work instructions. * ESD-safe handling practices and moisture-sensitive device MSD handling. * Computer literacy, including recording and reporting of test results. **Who should apply** Candidates with a B-Tech Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of relevant experience as an AIT Technician or similar, particularly with RF and communication systems. Applicants should have a background in electronic engineering or manufacturing, significant experience in the Aerospace or Space Industry with a focus on RF testing, RF fault-finding, and exposure to automated testing. Proficiency in precision assembly, digital electronics, RF testing using various lab equipment, component-level fault-finding, interpreting engineering documentation, ESD-safe handling, and computer literacy is expected. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assembly-integration-and-test-engineering-technician-aerospace-helderberg-personnel Source: myjobmag

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