The hourly rate for this position is $19.28 and is non-negotiable. 

Under direction, incumbents must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work.

This Statement of Work outlines the need for student services in Reverse Engineering and Manufacturing of PCB Boards. The student will apply basic and advanced electrical engineering principles to reverse engineer PCB boards for test and repairs. The work involves using tools for
Schematic, PCB, and Bill of Material, along with cutting edge testing equipment and Rapid Prototyping machines.

The RESTORE and ACE Lab performs design and test engineering activities for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), including developing, updating, reverse engineering, and documenting PCBs. Supports engineering work that helps identify and define new restoration capabilities for the Navy’s C4ISR Restoration Depot, including designing, evaluating, planning, testing, and operating C4ISR electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment, and systems. Performs various tests and analyzes and documents results. Identifies and documents functional requirements. Reviews, writes, and provides updates to technical documentation. Analyzes research and development plans. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

The student contractor shall provide analytical and technical support in the following areas as specified under individual task orders, to the work sponsor.

Reverse Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing of Circuit Boards:

• Utilize ScanCAD to reverse engineer single and multi-layer PCBs back to schematic
  drawings.
• Utilize Altium/OrCAD for PCB and Schematic designs
• Utilize Flying Probe Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to fault isolate production PCBs and identify manufacturing defects in new production PCBs.
• Aid in troubleshoot tester hardware and software issues by working with engineers and technicians to support, resolve, analyze, and improve prototype and production yields and implement best practices for test and repair processes.
• Work closely with the Quality team to complete any First Article Inspection Reports or relevant Corrective and Preventive Actions and assist in submitting Technical Data Packages.
• Operating machinery/robots safely and efficiently including pick and place machine, LPKF PCB Protype and Laser Machine.
• Aid in Soldering and Desoldering using best practices

Undergraduate Student 3: Must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work. The student must be at the Senior level and have experience in 100% of the task requirements and be able to accomplish 90% of the work independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Electrical or Computer Engineering Desired Coursework and/or relevant work experience:

• PCB Design
• Electric Circuits
• Microelectronics
• Electrical Power Systems
• Operational Amplifier System Design

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with PCB Design Tools (Altium, Orcad, KiCad, Eagle)
• Knowledge in PCB Manufacturing
• Experience with using Prototyping Machines (LPKF Systems or 3D printers)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic Circuit Knowledge
• Basic RF Knowledge
• Ability to work independently and in team settings

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• This position will require the employee to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Due to the regulations established by the Department of Defense, only US Citizens may qualify.
• This is a student position and is limited to working 20 hours per week.
• This position will remain open until filled.
• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.