Aerospace Engineering Technician: Hands-on Assembly & Testing

West Coast Solutions, LLC.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Equity opportunity

Professional growth

Job summary

West Coast Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced aerospace hardware. Working closely with engineers across multiple disciplines, you will play a hands-on role in supporting laboratory operations, building prototypes, and preparing hardware for testing and delivery.

In this hands-on role, you will perform PCB assembly and soldering, build harnesses, operate lab equipment, document results, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years of relevant hands-on technical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical hardware.
• Experience with PCB soldering and electronic assembly.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCB assembly, soldering, and rework of SMT and through-hole components.
• Build and modify harnesses utilizing D-Sub, Micro-D, and circular connectors.
• Support hardware integration, troubleshooting, and testing activities.
• Operate laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters.
• Execute test procedures and document test results.
• Support calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratory environments.

Skills

Troubleshooting hardware

PCB soldering

Schematic reading

Attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical/Mechanical or related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Soldering equipment

Job description

West Coast Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced aerospace hardware. Working closely with engineers across multiple disciplines, you will play a hands-on role in supporting laboratory operations, building prototypes, and preparing hardware for testing and delivery.

In this hands-on role, you will perform PCB assembly and soldering, build harnesses, operate lab equipment, document results, and