Full-Time

Test Technician 3

Test Engineering, Electronics Testing

Posted on 11/1/2025

Ultra

Ultra

1,001-5,000 employees

Delivers defense technology for rapid decisions

No salary listed

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Columbia City, IN, USA

In Person

Category
QA & Testing (2)
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Requirements
  • Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related technical field, OR equivalent military/industry experience.
  • Hands-on experience using electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, etc.).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills at both the system and component level.
  • Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
  • Basic knowledge of RF, electrical, mechanical, and/or pneumatic systems.
  • Proficiency with Windows-based PCs; ability to diagnose basic IT/networking issues.
  • Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable working in a cross-disciplinary environment.
  • Typically, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6+ years of related experience.
  • Associate Degree (or equivalent) preferred.
  • May be required to maintain security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and repair automated and manual test stations for CCAs, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
  • Perform station validations and support calibration activities to ensure compliance with test requirements.
  • PCB component-level troubleshooting and replacement.
  • Operate and maintain a wide range of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, digital multimeters (DMMs), signal generators, power supplies, and specialized RF/acoustic measurement devices.
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop, execute, and document test procedures.
  • Provide feedback to design, test, and manufacturing engineering teams to improve test processes and station reliability.
  • Support troubleshooting of PCs, networking, and IT-related hardware/software used in test environments.
  • Maintain accurate test logs, troubleshooting records, and repair documentation.
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards, ESD practices, and quality procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with CCA rework and soldering (IPC certification a plus).
  • Familiarity with automated test systems and LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of calibration standards and test validation processes.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.

Ultra Group provides advanced defense and security technology solutions, partnering with governments and defense agencies to address mission-critical challenges. Its products collect and deliver the right data to the right people at the right time, helping decision-makers act quickly in high-stakes situations. The company builds and deploys tailored systems that integrate data, analytics, and communications to support rapid, informed decisions, especially against near-peer threats and other technologically advanced adversaries. Unlike competitors, Ultra Group emphasizes ethical, responsible, and sustainable practices and relies on long-term government contracts to deliver customized, mission-focused solutions. Its ultimate goal is to make the world safer by using technology to improve decision speed and accuracy in defense and security operations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Maritime reconnaissance market grows at 5.5% CAGR, expanding Ultra's sensor and radar opportunities.
  • UK government mandates Ultra's UK headquarters retention and increased R&D post-2022 acquisition.
  • Cobham acquisition in early 2022 enhances C4ISR/EW capabilities with added resources.

What critics are saying

  • UK MoD terminates contracts due to Ultra Electronics data breach exposing defense IP.
  • Airbus acquires Ultra Cyber Ltd., fragmenting cyber portfolio against L3Harris.
  • L3Harris captures 20% AUKUS maritime contracts, squeezing Ultra from sensor market.

What makes Ultra unique

  • Ultra I&C delivers AI-enabled resilient tactical communications and encryption for multidomain battlespace.
  • Ultra Maritime leads globally in torpedo technologies and modular USV towed array solutions.
  • Ultra powers real-time decision-making with secure data across air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Company News

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Recently, Ultra Electronics discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired.

Executive Mosaic
Oct 10th, 2023
Ultra I&C Appoints Dawn Ohlson as VP Engineering for Ultra Cyber

Ultra I&C appoints Dawn Ohlson as VP Engineering for Ultra Cyber.

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Sep 14th, 2023
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GovCon Wire
Aug 7th, 2023
Bradford Powell appointed C2I president at Ultra intelligence & communications; Jon Rucker quoted

Bradford Powell, a defense industry veteran, has joined Ultra’s intelligence and communications business as president of the command, control and intelligence segment.

GovCon Wire
Jul 21st, 2023
Clif Basnight joins Ultra I&C as strategic technologies VP

Clif Basnight, a 17-year U.S. Army veteran and former vice president at CACI International (NYSE: CACI), has joined Ultra Intelligence & Communications as VP of strategic technologies.

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