My boss just notified me today that he can't afford to keep my shop open any longer. He's going to be shutting down and I'm going to be losing my job either at the end of this month or shortly thereafter. I'm looking for something in San Diego, preferably in the East County.

Most of my work experience is in the field of electronics. I was a sonar tech in the Navy for 10 years. I've been repairing medical equipment for the past couple of years. I would prefer to stay in an electronics-based field, but am open to other options. I would prefer full-time, but am open to part-time work as well.

Thanks,
Jimmy

Man that sucks, sorry to hear that and goold luck man.

Jimmy,

Ask SoCal if he knows of anything.. hes the only one I know of in electronics -

Open your own shop up.

Could of gotten you a job in Az. but have nothing in Ca.

PM Sent.

At Qualcomm:

Requisition # E1809112 (this guy is an duner!)
Job Title Engineering Technician
Job Description Test/troubleshoot digital and RF CCAs and associated circuitry used in WCDMA, CDMA2000 1X and 1XevDO engineering systems. Analyze failures down to the component level using appropriate test equipment and associated hardware design documents and schematic diagrams. Should be familiar with system integration and the test of wireless network hardware and needs to have a basic understanding of CDMA technology on a system level. Familiar with low level IT terminology such as MAC address, Internet protocol, domain name, gateway addresses, and be proficient with the installation of various hardware devices such as NICs, GPIB cards, and other peripheral cards needed for the installation of the wireless system computers. Should also be able to perform installations of new and revised software on WinNT and Win2000 based computers as needed by the engineering department.


Requisition # E1802152
Job Title Engineering Technician
Responsible for technical functions in support of engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment. Applications may include analog, digital and/or video circuits and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. Conducts engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment. Utilizes manufacturing test, development or diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, VOD, DVM, signal generators and specialist test apparatus. Experience with assembly and debug of PCB required. Knowledge of ATE Testers, Pick an Place Handlers, and Mentor Graphics or Pads a plus
Skills/Experience The successful candidate will have at least 0-4 years Hardware Design experience including PCB design and the following skills:
* Good understanding high speed board design issues including transmission line effects, high speed PCB design issues and solutions.
* Experience in managing transient response and decoupling issues in Automated Test Equipment environment with remote power supplies.
* Experience in Analog/Mixed Signal circuit design, load board design for ATE test and trouble shooting desirable.
* Knowledge and experience of end-to-end PCB design and fabrication process and materials, component selection and assembly requirements. , including
* Ability to work under minimum supervision as part of a larger team.
* History of not only identifying technical and process related issues, but also suggesting and implementing solutions
* Experience desirable in use of PCB design tools such as Mentor, Pads, Board Station RE, Hyperlynx, ICX, OrCad or Pads schematic capture and layout checking for manufacturability (Valor, CAM350).
* Proven ability to write technical documents and to communicate technical information
Additional Skills Experience ATE environment. RF design experience. Bench test experience (TDR, VNA etc.) a plus.
Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. Normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments.
Education Requirements Requires five plus years experience, an Associate's degree, military technical training or equivalent experience in testing digital and/or analog systems required.





Requisition # G1760920 (this is my head boss)

Job Description Responsibilities include working from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. Conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work. Utilize test equipment in support of engineering tasks and performs complex testing on components and assemblies. Develop circuitry drawings, schematics and breadboard design. Able to concisely and precisely author technical documentation of experiment results.
Skills/Experience Must be able to effectively work in multiple disciplines of IC analog & mixed signal operations. Strong knowledge of switch-mode and linear regulator topologies, test parameters, and test methods. Familiar with test methods applied to low jitter clocks, digital I/O, USB interfaces, and other analog & mixed signal circuits.

Ability to understand test assignment given by engineering teams, perform given tasks in a timely manner, and provide feedback.

Solid understanding of electronics fundamentals and have the ability to set up and use test equipment for IC testing.

Ability to collect test data, analyze, and develop tools to clearly present results.

PCB schematic capture and/or layout experience using Mentor DA or similar package.

Excellent communication skills, and strong team player.

Soldering skills on fine pitch packages and visual acuity required. Able to use a microscope for extended periods, for the purposes of visual debug or precision soldering. ATE(Automated Test Equipment)/bench testing experience, computer/workstation literate in Windows (UNIX a plus), able to work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions, etc.

Additional Skills
Education Requirements Requires a two-year technical degree, trade school, or related military experience. Also a background of education including: Basic math, physics, scientific and engineering notations, trigonometric functions, algebraic studies in factoring, exponents, logarithms and manipulation of equations is essential.


Requisition # G1761235
Job Title Test Technician
Job Description Perform chipset evaluation based upon engineering specifications. Troubleshoot complex electrical circuits as well as mechanical equipment relating to the testing of chipsets. Work closely with the engineering staff to perform tests on chipset and provide analysis of test results. Setup bench testing of chipsets and test equipment used in manufacturing and software design. Run production testing. Work flexible hours.

Skills/Experience This will be a 2nd shift position.

The candidate must be familiar with, RF circuits, complex digital circuits, Unix and/or DOS, mechanical troubleshooting, and have in depth knowledge of test equipment. The candidate needs to have excellent troubleshooting skills and have the ability to follow detailed engineering directions.

Additional Skills
Education Requirements Technical degree/certificate or military equivalent.


No idea on pay on anyof these. Send me your resume to mlyon@qualcomm.com

Also if you more of an engineer there are tons of those jobs.

Thanks for all of the info guys. Mike, I will email you my resume when I get home tonight.

Qualcomm rocks, would be good to get hired on there.

Need a break from the working, walking, and standing required by the demanding and stressful life you lead?

Well, pack your bags for Houston because NASA wants to pay you $17,000 to stay in bed for 90 straight days.

The bed-rest experiment, to take place in the Human Test Subject Facility of Johnson Space Center, is designed to allow scientists to study some of the effects of microgravity on the human body. We read on the Bed Rest Study website: It’s unclear, however, whether you’ll be allowed to read with a flashlight under the covers. Jokes aside, astronauts who’ve spent lengthy stays in space have suffered serious repercussions. Our bodies have evolved mechanisms to deal with a certain amount of gravitational force–namely, the amount present on Earth; reduce g and blood pools in the feet, muscles atrophy and bones lose their density. It can take astronauts (or cosmonauts) months to readjust to the Earth’s gravitational force.

If you’re still interested, feel free to apply. You’ll have to pass the Air Force medical examination standards and take a blood test, which we assume means that you won’t have any help from recreational drugs to alleviate the boredom of lying prone for 2,160 hours.

Not only no, but HELL NO.

I can't even lie in bed for more than 8 hours without my back hurting.

Me either!!!! $17,000 isn't even close to enough to compensate me for the pain and their suffering from my biotching over my aching back!!!!!

Im sure Mr. Spitzer might know someone to do that job..

I have a job interview tomorrow with Civil Service at 32nd st. Wish me luck.

best of wishes for you Jimmy.. You deserve it

good luck jimmy, get in there and your golden

Had my interview this morning and it went very well. They told me that if they want to hire me they will call me in back in maybe 6 weeks. The government is still slow I see.

We really need some good people here in El Centro. We are very short handed
Duties are

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Additional Duty Location Info: Many vacancies - Throughout The Nation, US


MAJOR DUTIES:
Top
You will be responsible for preparing feasibility and suitability assessments of new or existing technology associated with critical tactical communications services. This involves designing, developing, monitoring, coordinating, and conducting a variety of technical evaluations on a wide-range of voice communications systems, data communications systems, video surveillance systems, sensor intrusion systems, networks and facilities; making recommendations and proposals for using new and advanced equipment and techniques based on such considerations as performance capabilities and limitations, as well as cost; participating on task forces, committees and working groups to coordinate joint projects; and participating with engineers in systems design to ensure that specialized needs are met. You will also be responsible for ensuring the quality of service to users. This involves carrying out all phases of installation, troubleshooting, repair, redesigning, maintenance and operational testing of telecommunications systems; configuring and maintaining the telecommunications network to service all applicable law enforcement mission applications such as intrusion detection systems, encrypted voice land/mobile radio communication systems, video surveillance systems and the local area network; maintaining encryption and serving as the key management controller for over the air rekeying; overseeing contract-provided services by various vendors to ensure adherence to contract specifications; arranging leasing and preparation of equipment sites; and conducting training for users on telecommunications systems.

USAJOBS

I appreciate the offer, but there is no way I would be able to convince the wife to move to El Centro. We moved back to San Diego from Arizona cause we didn't care for the heat.

I understand what you mean
And thats why we need people.

Hey Jimmy.....hope you hear back from them sooner than 6 weeks that they want you to start working right away!!!

Govt jobs ROCK!!!!!!

Hey jimmy if you want to do some work on the side and can have a turnaround time better than the guy im currently dealing with ill be glad to send you some work. Im not a Engineering tech so i dont know the first clue on what those funny little things on printed circuit boards do other than make the shit work so i can use it :P

We have a contractor in florida who repairs our inline voice amplifiers for us. Sometimes its capacitors that go bad, the jacks on the end, pots, or some retarded stuff.. i dont have the first clue where to start and the guy im dealing with has the worst turn around time ever. So we have been looking to go somewhere else for our repair work.

Drop me a pm if your even remotely intrested

I wish I knew how to repair electronics at component level, if I knew that kind of stuff I would gladly repair them.

How about living the good life and mooching off Kelly for a while? In all seriousness, good luck on the hunt Jimmy.

I have done that before and don't want to do that again, I love her to much. Besides, she has enough on her plate just taking care of me when I am working.

Thanks Ben, it will all work out.

You're a funny guy, Ben

Good luck Bouncertime. its hard out there right now. keep your head up I live in Oc but I'll keep my ear's open. Oh I for got , BUSH.

Things are looking up. My uncle is buddies with the hiring manager down at 32nd St Naval Station for the civil service. His immediate supervisor also worked with my grandpa years and years ago at North Island. They got to talking and my uncle mentioned how Jimmy was former Navy and might be interested in a civil service job, so the guy had Jimmy send in a resume. That was 3 months ago. Jimmy was finally called in for an interview last week (yeah, the government works slowly as we all know). The interview went really well and the latest word my uncle got from his buddy is that he was 90% sure he was going to hire Jimmy. Only problem is we won't get the word for another 5 weeks or so, but my uncle's buddy encouraged him to wait for the offer. It's not a 100% sure thing, but 90% is pretty dang good.

So we're keeping our fingers crossed. My grandpa retired from the civil service and he was former Navy during WWII and Jimmy's dad also went into the civil service after being in the Navy during Vietnam. Both were able to make pretty decent lives for themselves and their families along with a good retirement and benefits. That's what we're after here......a future and security. Please wish Jimmy well

Good luck Jimmy! "Good retirement and benefits" sounds worth waiting for.....

Keeping everything crossed for ya and saying some prayes too!!!! A Govt job would make life soooooo much less stressful and your future gonna be so bright you'll need shades

Seriously, good luck Jimmy!

Thanks everyone, I hope it works out.

Looking good...

Jimmy got a call Wednesday requesting that he fax his DD214 into them and they called again yesterday to make sure he remembered. I'm hoping we get the good word next week. It'll have been over 6 weeks. In the meantime, Jimmy is still working part-time a couple of days a week at his old job. The owner was good enough to keep Jimmy on until he starts this other job (if he gets it).

Good luck Jimmy. What type of work will you be doing?

good luck, hope it works out for you!!! Govt. jobs ROCK!!!!!

Good luck

Looks like I will starting out as a pipefitter, but hopefully I will be advancing pretty quickly.

Good to hear. I've heard that NASSCO has contacts for the next 20yrs. You should be set.

I will be working for NAVFAC on base.

NAVFAC is a good place to work... Pretty much industrial type stuff (buildings, piers, underground utilities). I'm in Bldg 76, between piers 1 and 2, we've always got NAVFAC guys around the buildings....

congrats jimmy

Good news for sure!
I'm happy for you guys.

He hasn't gotten hired yet

We are just hoping that he gets hired

I am still waiting for the official call.

*sigh* still waiting and still being told he's going to be hired

Money is running thin in the meantime. It's time to look into something, anything else.

Some jobs take longer to get rolling..

Back in the day, I put in for a job with the County..

One 1/2 years later, I was hired.. They seem to be on a time warp agenda..

I hope you are right JD, I applied for this job last April.

Got word that there is a hiring freeze right now, but Jimmy is still in the first group of new hires when the freeze gets lifted.....whenever that happens to be

Jimmy has an interview with a medical equipment company on Tuesday, so let's all cross our fingers.

UPDATE!

Bouncertime got a job today

that is AWESOME.. how about some details?

Tell him Congrats..

cool deal Jimmy