Engineering Technician - Electronics
Core
Hands-on electronics laboratory work, product qualification, environmental stress testing, and manufacturing support for mission-critical MANET and MIMO communications systems.
Role type
Engineering Technician - Electronics (Hands-on IC)
Builds
Mission-critical mesh network radios and communications systems for defense, law enforcement, and public safety.
Domain
Defense & Public Safety / RF Hardware & Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SMT soldering and rework, reading electrical schematics, operating RF lab instruments, environmental stress testing, mechanical assembly, failure analysis, SOP creation
Preferred skills
Basic RF system design, thermal interface materials, reliability standards (IP, IPC, JEDEC, MIL-STD), basic scripting (Python, LabVIEW)
Technologies
Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Digital Oscilloscopes, Vector Signal Generators, Programmable Power Supplies, GPIB, USB, Ethernet
Responsibilities
Execute functional and performance tests on RF/digital designs, setup and monitor units under environmental stress, perform precision SMT soldering and construct test fixtures, assist engineers with component-level debugging, interface with manufacturing for NPI, log and analyze test data, maintain ESD-compliant lab environment
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC