Contract Electronics Engineer for Wildfire Tech & Systems

S&K Technologies, Inc.; Saint Ignatius (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SKT, Inc. is seeking a contingent electronics professional to design, develop, and test specialized systems for wildfire response at the NTDP facility in Missoula, MT. You will create electronic designs, build prototypes, and calibrate equipment for national projects in Fire and Aviation.

The role requires hands-on PCB work, test equipment operation, and strong documentation skills, with collaboration across engineering teams. Physical ability to lift and stand as needed is included in duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in electronic design, development, and testing required.
• Proficiency with electronic design software (e.g. CAD for PCBs) and test equipment required.
• Experience with systems related to communications, sensors, or power management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the technical design, development, and testing of specialized electronic systems, instrumentation, and control units for wildfire response and related applications.
• Perform tasks related to electronic circuit design, PCB layout, prototyping, and assembly.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and calibration of electronic equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with performance specifications.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and other NTDP team members on integrated system designs.
• Operate and maintain various electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
• Provide support for the integration of electronic components into larger systems and platforms.
• Support Electronic prototypes, specialized test fixtures, and finished electronic assemblies/modules.
• Manage Maintenance logs and calibration records for electronic test equipment and laboratory instruments.
• Inventory evaluations of electronic components, tools, and spare parts.
• Support Safety inspection reports for the electronics laboratory/work area. These may include electrical safety and ESD protocols.
• Develop Technical summaries and recommendations for electronic design improvements, new electronic equipment, or system integration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in electrical engineering or electronics technology

Tools

CAD for PCBs

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

SKT, Inc. is seeking a contingent electronics professional to design, develop, and test specialized systems for wildfire response at the NTDP facility in Missoula, MT. You will create electronic designs, build prototypes, and calibrate equipment for national projects in Fire and Aviation.

The role requires hands-on PCB work, test equipment operation, and strong documentation skills, with collaboration across engineering teams. Physical ability to lift and stand as needed is included in duties.