Senior Electronics Quality Technician III
Core
Lead technical authority for complex non-conformances, root cause investigations, and precision-level rework of high-complexity electronics boards for mission-critical MANET radios.
Role type
Senior Electronics Quality Technician (Hands-on IC)
Builds
StreamCaster™ MANET radios and MN-MIMO waveform systems for defense, law enforcement, and public safety.
Domain
Defense & Public Safety / Advanced Communications (MANET/MIMO)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced hand soldering of SMT components, root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree), reading engineering schematics and Gerber files, IPC-A-610/7711/7721 standards compliance, operating multimeters/oscilloscopes/spectrum analyzers, precision rework of BGA and dense RF assemblies
Preferred skills
Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) status, regulated industry experience (aerospace/defense/medical), ISO 9001/AS9100 QMS familiarity, Six Sigma/lean manufacturing tools, Linux-based systems and RF test automation
Technologies
BGA, dense RF assemblies, IPC-7711/7721, IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, Gerber files
Responsibilities
Execute in-depth root cause investigations and support long-term corrective actions, develop and refine quality inspection protocols and rework procedures, lead advanced diagnostics of electronics failures to component/circuit level, coordinate containment and disposition for high-risk quality issues, interface with suppliers/customers during audits and technical reviews, provide hands-on mentorship and peer review to quality technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC