Electrical Engineer Technician

Ombra; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Eleven paid holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

Ombra in Potsdam, NY is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician. The role focuses on supporting contracts and projects through documentation, research, design and hands-on work. You will contribute to hardware development and technical demonstrations, with opportunities for growth and security clearance as part of our national-security focused efforts.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required due to contractual requirements.
• Experience in electronic and mechanical hardware design, assembly, troubleshooting and testing.
• Degree or certification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Willingness to live/work in Potsdam or Massena, NY area.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill design, analysis, testing and systems engineering tasks for advanced hardware.
• Adapt to diverse engineering fields and interconnected projects.
• Contribute to technical writing and project documentation.
• Perform data collection/analysis and design improvement projects.
• Conduct project-specific research for active and development projects.
• Support/lead demonstrations and test advanced technology.

Skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on hardware design

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Technical writing

Education

Electrical Engineering/Engineering Technology degree or certificate

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Technician-Full Time

Location: Potsdam, New York 13676

Hourly Rate: $30.00-50.00

Must be a US Citizen to apply

Position Summary: Ombra is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician. The staff member would focus on supporting active contracts, projects, and company efforts through documentation, technical writing, research, design and hands‑on technical work. Position would also have the opportunity to work research and develop projects relating to Ombra's capabilities and their personal interests as they align with opportunities of the Department of War (DOW) and similar agencies which offer funding. If you are an Electrical Engineer/Technician, then this is your opportunity for a valuable experience with an interesting day to day and a rewarding chance for personal and professional growth.

This role requires strong problem‑solving skills, proficiency hands‑on hardware design and fabrication, and the ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfill basic technical tasks related to design, analysis, testing, integration and systems engineering specifically related to advanced hardware systems.
• Adapt to a variety of fields of engineering and inter-connected projects to effectively contribute to all efforts.
• Contribute to technical writing efforts in project development, potential future projects following Ombra capabilities, monthly/ final report documentation and project update/planning documentation.
• Activities such as data collection and analysis, analysis methodology improvement projects, hardware and software improvement designs, trade studies, design for manufacturer studies, creating or modifying innovative technical ideas/designs and general studies into technology.
• Project specific research for both active projects and development and potential technical projects in line with Ombra capabilities and technology areas.
• Support/lead technical demonstrations; test advanced technology solutions both internal and with customers.

Qualifications/Competencies

• Must be US Citizen due to contractual requirements.
• Relevant hands‑on technical experience in electronic and mechanical hardware design, assembly, troubleshooting, and testing. A degree/certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering/Engineering Technology preferred.
• Knowledge of the following: circuit boards/ power systems/devices, radio frequency (RF) systems/devices (receivers/transmitters/antennas), and network systems/devices desired.
• Must live and be willing to work in the greater Potsdam or Massena, New York areas.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, detail oriented and excellent work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Technical writing skills.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% to support customer demonstrations as well as our other facilities.
• Generous Paid time off
• Eleven paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

About Us

• Our Mission: We deliver trusted solutions, solving national security challenges, to safeguard our freedoms.
• Our Vision: Create innovative solutions for global security challenges; Scale to $1B of revenue with a 20% profit margin; Provide career-long opportunities for 2K employees worldwide.
• Our team is made up of professionals covering nearly all engineering disciplines, who along with US military veterans, work together to solve technology challenges of the DOW. Ombra is a HUBZone Service‑Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, as well as in Potsdam and Massena, New York.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ombra is an equal opportunity employer.

Background Check and Security Clearance Authorization: New employees are subject to a thorough background check prior to starting a new position. They will be asked to submit for a security clearance due to Ombra's line of business.