The University of Kansas Hiring for Electronics Lab Technician at University of Kansas Lawrence Campus Full Time

Position OverviewThe 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 Description75% 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

1. High school/GED and one year related experience or Associate’s degree.
2. 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).
3. Experience in reading schematic diagrams, preparing bills of materials, and assembling circuit boards as well as making wire harnesses for electronic systems.
4. Experience troubleshooting own work.
5. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Supervisory experience
2. Professional Electronics Technology certification (ISO 9000, 5S, IPC)

Additional Candidate InstructionsA 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.

Contact Information to ApplicantsJennifer Laverentz
[email protected]
785-864-7722Advertised Salary Range45,000-50,000Work Schedule8am-5pm, M-FApplication Review BeginsMonday March 4, 2024Anticipated Start DateSunday March 17, 2024Apply to Job