Electrical Engineering Technician

The Structures Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency based in Portland, OR. We match engineers and technicians with top-tier aerospace and defense projects across the U.S.

Electrical Engineering Technician role onsite in Portland requires hands-on PCB soldering, test equipment usage, and embedded hardware troubleshooting to support CUAS and related systems.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years in electrical engineering or electronics technician role.
• PCB soldering and rework experience for fine-pitch components.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and embedded hardware concepts.

Responsibilities

• Performs surface mount soldering and rework of fine-pitch components.
• Uses power supplies, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for debugging.
• Evaluates schematics and PCB layouts with CAD tools like Altium.
• Works with electromechanical systems, cables, enclosures, and circuits.
• Supports embedded hardware design and CUAS system troubleshooting.
• Assists with PCB layout, circuit design, and microcontroller systems.
• Applies embedded design principles for prototypes and production.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in prototype and production.
• Familiar with PCB IPC standards for soldering/assembly quality.
• Leverages RF, defense, and aerospace standards knowledge.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

PCB soldering

Schematic evaluation

Embedded hardware concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Technical certificate or degree in electronics or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Altium CAD

Job description

JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineering Technician
LOCATION: Portland, OR
PAY RATE: $32.80-43.40/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Long Term)
• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Performs surface mount soldering and rework of fine-pitch electrical components for embedded hardware.
• Uses electronic test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for circuit debugging.
• Evaluates schematics and circuit board layouts using CAD programs such as Altium.
• Works with electromechanical systems, cables, enclosure design, and circuit assembly.
• Supports embedded hardware design and troubleshooting of counter-UAS (CUAS) systems.
• Assists with PCB layout, circuit design, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Applies understanding of embedded engineering design principles for prototype and production environments.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary engineering teams in prototype and production environments.
• Familiarity with PCB IPC standards for soldering and assembly quality.
• Applies knowledge of RF, defense, and aerospace industry standards for system development.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• 2-5+ years of relevant industry experience in electrical engineering or electronics technician role.
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) soldering and rework experience for fine-pitch components.
• Experience using electronic test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with electromechanical systems, cables, enclosure design, and circuit assembly.
• Understanding of embedded engineering design principles including PCB layout, circuit design, microcontrollers, and related technologies.
• Familiarity with PCB IPC standards for soldering and assembly.
• Experience with schematic evaluation and circuit board layout using CAD programs such as Altium.
• RF, defense, or aerospace industry experience is preferred.
• Technical certificate or degree in electronics or related field is preferred.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense