Aerospace Electronics Lab Technician: Prototyping & Testing

Staco Systems; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Staco Systems in Irvine, CA seeks an Electronic Lab Technician to join an engineering environment focused on building and testing prototype electronic assemblies. You will assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues and reporting findings to engineers. Travel for qualification testing may be required.

The role requires reading schematics, understanding electronics, and hands-on work with test equipment; teamwork and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in an engineering lab environment.
• Experience with surface mount PCBAs.
• Experience with microcontrollers and firmware.
• Experience with electro-mechanical products.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Build and debug prototype PCB assemblies.
• Build and debug manufacturing test jigs and fixtures.
• Analyze product returns (RMAs) down to component level.
• Collect data, interpret trends, and present findings to management.
• Collaborate with engineering to troubleshoot manufacturing defects.
• Support qualification testing of new and existing products, potentially requiring travel.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Ohms Law

Read schematics

DVM & scopes usage

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Tools

Surface mount PCBA experience

Microcontrollers firmware

Electro-mechanical products

Job description

Staco Systems in Irvine, CA seeks an Electronic Lab Technician to join an engineering environment focused on building and testing prototype electronic assemblies. You will assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues and reporting findings to engineers. Travel for qualification testing may be required.

The role requires reading schematics, understanding electronics, and hands-on work with test equipment; teamwork and strong communication are essential.