Symtx, an Austin based functional test engineering and manufacturing organization whose customer base is composed of Fortune 500 companies is seeking exceptional applicants eager to work on tomorrow's technology today. Symtx offers a casual work environment, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits. We are currently accepting applications for the following full-time, contract, and temporary positions (click to view).                             

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Document / Configuration Control Specialist                                          

Purpose and Scope:
The core function consists of: developing, operating and maintaining both

1.Document Control system: maintain the document control system, create and maintain SOPs, protocols, work instructions, and related documents.

2.   Configuration Management system: manage document hierarchy, develop drawing trees, capture the as-built configuration of all first article systems, assure the correct drawing and bill-of-materials revisions are released and in use, enforce peer review policies.

 Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority:

1.  Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.

2.  Provide ownership for specific Symtx processes or Quality projects.

3.  Maintain record systems, to include E-Matrix document control database and physical departmental  files

4.  Generate and distribute various reports to key individuals

5.  Ensures accuracy and integrity of document control system

6.  Conducts system configuration and document package audits

7.  Coordinates the approval process, including facilitating and executing of documentation though document change control process

Job Requirements:

Education and Training: Associates degree with at least 4 years experience or BS with at least 2 years preferred. Certifications in:, Quality, Auditing, dafting

Technical Requirements:  Experience in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook with excellent Word processing skills, ISO 9000:2000 or AS9100 environment, Experience with E-matrix very desirable, Previous Aerospace or Medical industry document control experience preferred, and AUTOCAD,  PRO-E or similar drafting package preferred .

Industry Experience:  2 – 7 years 

Special Skills:  Well organized self starter, Very attuned to meeting department commitments, Good communicator, Not quick to anger or criticize, Ability to bring order to unclear or chaotic situations, Can tolerate a hectic environment for prolonged periods, Superior attention to detail and organization , Strong interpersonal and communication skills , Ability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment , Must be self motivated and innovative in addressing routine assignments

Travel Requirements (out of town):  Short trips (2-4 days), and supplier evaluations (overnight).

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Sr. Program Manager

Position Qualifications (include Education, Experience, Special Skills, Job Duties)

The Program Manager will provide project and technical leadership to design engineers in the development of custom test systems. This is a customer interface management position that is pivotal to the success of our company.

The Program Manager position is responsible for detailed project planning and plan development; work task definition; cost analysis and estimating; managing the development of the of HW/SW electrical and mechanical design; managing schedule; reporting project status/budget; risk mitigation; and overall financial responsibility for projects.  While managing multiple projects, the Program Managers has primary responsibility for customer satisfaction, schedule/budget adherence, and oversight for all aspects of resource planning and allocation.
 
Requires BS/MSEE or related technical degree and 8 -10 years of test, design or related technical design experience, and 5+ years managing multiple/simultaneous short-term projects; will consider exceptional candidates with BBA/MBA education and proven project management experience in a technical field.  Prefer PMP certification and DOD experience with current security clearance.   Must be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing.

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Project Engineer - RF Design

  • Summary:    The ideal candidate should have significant experience with microwave system requirement definition, proposal and design; design of RF/Microwave systems and circuits for the development of custom test equipment up to frequencies of 26GHz (50GHz a plus); system and electrical circuit integration; and analog and digital design. We offer an attractive base salary, performance incentive plan and comprehensive benefits package. Relocation provided.

    • Requirements:   
    -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
    -10 plus years of engineering experience
    -System level design
    -Microwave component design and simulation
    -System engineering experience
    -System analysis experience

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Project Engineer - Software Design/LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI

  • Summary:    As a Project Engineer and member of the engineering staff, incumbent will be principally responsible, measured and compensated for the development of software used in the design of functional test systems. This position involves, but is not limited to, the design and development of software using data acquisition concepts, instrument control, complex test, measurement and calibration algorithm development, and definition and implementation of control interfaces to hardware, system integration, team leadership, and interfacing with customers. Experience with LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI desired. We offer an attractive base salary, performance incentive plan and comprehensive benefits package. Relocation provided.

    • Requirements:   
    -BSEE
    -2-5 years experience.

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Project Technical Lead (PTL)

  • Summary:   

    Candidates should have significant experience with:  Requirements definition and system design of custom test system solutions,   Technical management and broad technical experience (Analog, Digital, SW), Implementation of multiple projects simultaneously, System level design and requirements documentation, Working in a fast-paced environment,  Estimation and Scheduling, Engineer development, Primary technical customer interface

  • Requirements:   
     - BSEE, MSEE preferred
     - 10+ years experience in a highly technical environment
     - Broad technical expertise in the design/development of electronic systems
     - Outstanding interpersonal/communication skills
     - US citizenship

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System Engineer, Test Services Support Center (TSSC)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  
Responsibilities will include development of test definition, test equipment design and support of electrical and mechanical test systems at a Test Services Support Center (TSSC) at customer locations.  This position is located at offices in either Charleston, SC or Everett, WA; travel to headquarters in Austin, TX may also be required.

JOB DUTIES:

  1. Capture test requirements particular to aircraft systems and develop Detailed Test Plans (DTP) for verifying the Build Verification Requirements. 

  2. Responsible for submitting, tracking, coordinating and statusing the progress of the DTP document through the customer DTP approval process.  The end product of this effort is to deliver approved Detailed Test Plans to the customer. 

  3. Provide Ship Side support to resolve assembly/test issues.

  4. Support Symtx Austin engineering teams in implementing the test systems defined by the detailed test plans; perform as the subject matter expert for several aircraft systems and provide design direction.

  5. Provide troubleshoot and failure analysis support for customer production test

  6. Comply technically with contract-dictated Statement of Work, policies, directives, regulations, and documentation.

  7. Prepare and submit program and customer required reports. 

TSSC Activities include:

  • Creating Detailed Test Plans and Providing  Ship Side support

  • Rapid response and problem resolution for aircraft production test issues

  • Working with customer personnel to implement changes (Amending Detailed Test Plans, Installation Procedures, Shop Floor Procedures)

  • Technical documentation and updates to manuals and training materials

  • Performing change impact assessments

  • Test Equipment modification/upgrades

  • Updating Test Program Set (TPS) software

  • Hardware and software configuration management/tracking

  • Maintenance and distribution of site specific data files; Database support

  • Technical documentation and updates to manuals and training materials

EQUIPMENT USED IN PERFORMING DUTIES:
Personal computer and applicable software; general hand tools; general electronics test equipment (meters, oscillo­scopes, power supplies, etc.); diagnostic equipment (hardware); and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power tools.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position will be exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual requirement is the minimum standard for those whose work deals largely with visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and computer terminals; extensive reading; and using measuring devices. 

Individuals may be excluded from positions where duties or tasks pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

  • This position may be subject to noise.  Employees may be required to participate in the Hearing Conservation program which will require regular testing and wearing of hearing protection equipment where necessary.

  • This position is subject to a variety of physical and atmospheric conditions.  This position will require the use of Personal Protection Equipment.

  • This position is subject to oils.

  • This position is subject to working conditions peculiar to the particular assignment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for customer technical liaison activities to define requirements, gain implementation approvals, conduct technical design reviews and manage updates with customers as well as technical and internal communications within departments. 

  • Good working knowledge of test related activities related to aircraft production, aircraft systems, subsystems, and equipment utilized for test operations.

  • Working knowledge of schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical docu­mentation and ability to observe, compare, evaluate, and make maintenance decisions.

  • Ability to conduct on-the-job training.

  • Familiarity with customer expectations, policies, and business practices and high customer satisfaction orientation.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.

  • Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and related quality principles and concepts.

  • Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, demanding environment and have a sense of urgency to meet the defined project schedules. 

Position operates as part of a development team and in coordination with the Project Technical Lead, Design Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers assigned to each project.  Position reports to the Project Technical Lead.  After requirements capture and DTP phase, limited travel Charleston, SC will be required to support test systems development and integration efforts.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

      1.      Bachelors Degree in engineering or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years of related experience. 
                Master’s degree a plus.

2.      Direct experience with the design, integration and test of complex electrical or mechanical test systems
   for aircraft production and test

3.      Broad technical expertise in the design/development and test of electronic systems

4.      Demonstrated ability to work with customer engineering requirements and translating them into in to test
   procedures. 

5.      Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with the customer throughout the entire project. 

6.      Airframe and Powerplant license is a plus

7.      Experience with any of the items listed below would be a plus:

a.      Commercial Airframe production test development and integration

b.      IVT - CATIA Viewer

c.      CATIA V5

d.      MAPPER

e.      Access databases

f.        ENOVIA

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

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    Symtx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.