Engineering Technician – Electronics
Core
Hands-on electronics laboratory work including product qualification, environmental stress testing, component-level debugging, and manufacturing support for RF and digital communications systems.
Role type
Senior IC engineering technician (electronics/RF)
Builds
Mission-critical MANET and MIMO communications systems for defense, law enforcement, and public safety
Domain
Defense and public safety communications (RF, digital, mechanical)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SMT soldering and fine-pitch component replacement, reading complex electrical schematics and PCB layouts, operating RF lab instruments (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes), mechanical assembly and fixture construction, environmental stress testing execution, data logging and failure analysis reporting
Preferred skills
Basic Python or LabVIEW scripting for instrument control, knowledge of thermal interface materials and conformal coating, familiarity with reliability standards (IP, IPC, JEDEC, MIL-STD), independent troubleshooting of intermittent hardware issues
Technologies
Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Digital Oscilloscopes, Vector Signal Generators, Power Meters, Programmable Power Supplies, GPIB/USB/Ethernet interfaces
Responsibilities
Execute functional and performance tests on RF and digital designs; support environmental stress testing (thermal, humidity, shock, vibration); perform precision soldering and construct custom test fixtures; assist engineers with component-level debugging; interface with manufacturing for NPI support; log and analyze test data; maintain ESD-compliant lab environment
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
