Engineering Technician - Electronics
Core
Hands-on electronics laboratory work, product qualification, environmental stress testing, and manufacturing support for advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems.
Role type
Engineering Technician - Electronics (Hardware Support)
Builds
Mission-critical mesh network radios and waveform technology for defense, law enforcement, and public safety.
Domain
Defense & Public Safety / RF & Hardware Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SMT soldering (fine-pitch/0201), reading complex electrical schematics, PCB layout interpretation, mechanical assembly, component-level debugging, operating RF lab instruments (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope), IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 certification, basic scripting (Python/LabVIEW)
Preferred skills
RF system design knowledge, thermal interface materials, environmental reliability standards (MIL-STD, JEDEC), independent troubleshooting
Technologies
Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Digital Oscilloscopes, Vector Signal Generators, Power Meters, Programmable Power Supplies, GPIB/USB/Ethernet interfaces
Responsibilities
Execute functional and parametric tests on RF/digital/mechanical designs; Setup and monitor units under environmental stress (thermal, humidity, shock, vibration); Perform precision SMT soldering and construct custom test fixtures; Assist engineers with component-level hardware debugging; Interface with manufacturing teams for New Product Introduction (NPI); Log, analyze, and document test data and failure analysis reports.
Seniority
Mid-level Technician (5+ years experience)
