Electrical Systems Technologist – Defense & Aviation Electronics

Tom Trese; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Full benefits

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking an Electrical Systems Technologist to join a defense and aviation electronics team. The role is 100% onsite in the Greater Milwaukee/Northeast WI corridor and focuses on bench assembly, precision soldering, and troubleshooting from schematics to final build.

Travel is up to 20 days annually for field testing or client installations. A hands-on background with electronics and an associate degree in electronics technology is preferred, with a clear path to advanced engineering

Qualifications

• Hands-on bench assembly and soldering are required.
• Ability to read/trace multi-page wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience diagnosing hardware deviations in complex assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Execute high‑reliability soldering and PCB assembly to IPC standards.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware deviations in electrical assemblies.
• Collaborate with hardware design engineers on layouts and prototype builds.
• Assist with BOM development, sourcing, and equipment specs.
• Prepare technical documentation and design-tracking drawings.
• Support AS9100D quality assurance and test logging.

Skills

PCB assembly

Precision soldering

IPC quality standards

Schematic literacy

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

P-Spice

Job description

Electrical Systems Technologist – Defense & Aviation Electronics

Up to $70,000 Base Salary • Greater Milwaukee / Northeast WI Corridor • 100% Onsite • Full Benefits

• EXPERIENCE: Hands‑on electronic bench experience required; Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology preferred (10+ years direct trades experience fully considered in lieu of degree)
• BENCH MASTERY: Verifiable proficiency in PCB assembly, precision soldering, and IPC quality standards
• TECHNICAL SKILLS: Ability to read and troubleshoot directly from electrical schematics, engineering wire diagrams, and technical drawings
• TRAVEL & SCHEDULE: Up to 20 days per year of domestic travel for field testing, aerospace validation, or client installations
• REQUIREMENTS: US work authorization required; permanent residence within a dependable daily commuting radius of the plant

If you are a skilled electronics technician or technologist looking to step away from repetitive assembly line work, this direct‑hire seat provides an exceptional professional upgrade. The employer is a highly respected, veteran‑owned aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer with a decade of consistent, high‑velocity growth. Producing specialized, ruggedized electronic systems for elite military and aviation applications, they offer a non‑bureaucratic, mission‑first environment where your technical craftsmanship directly impacts every build.

Operating as part of a lean, agile engineering team, this role serves as the primary technical bridge between initial component design and physical production layout. Instead of handling a single repetitive task, you will touch every phase of the build cycle—from initial prototype creation to advanced engineering troubleshooting. Backed by an exceptionally stable defense backlog and a full corporate benefits package (including 401k), this role provides a clear, long‑term path to advance into broader engineering responsibilities over time.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Execute high‑reliability precision soldering and assembly of multi‑layer PCBs to strict IPC quality benchmarks for both custom prototypes and production runs.
• Diagnose, trace, and resolve complex hardware deviations within electrical assemblies, active circuit components, and specialized wire harnesses.
• Partner directly with hardware design engineers to support board layouts, coordinate prototype builds, conduct bench testing, and streamline production startups.
• Assist with project coordination tasks, including active Bill of Materials (BOM) development, technical component sourcing, and electrical equipment specification.
• Prepare clean technical documentation, design tracking drawings, and foundational component calculations.
• Support facility‑wide quality assurance activities and test logging in strict alignment with AS9100D aerospace requirements.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Rock‑solid, verifiable background operating as a dedicated electronics technologist where hands‑on bench assembly and soldering are primary strengths.
• Confident, independent schematic literacy with the ability to navigate multi‑page wiring diagrams and trace logic faults across complex circuit architectures.
• Diagnostic problem‑solving mindset capable of isolating circuit performance errors or assembly structural defects without heavy oversight.
• Self‑starter mentality comfortable managing shop priorities and executing technical tasks under minimal day‑to‑day supervision.
• Strong pluses: Direct experience with LED lighting or photometric measurement, NVIS/military‑spec systems, exposure to SolidWorks/P‑Spice, or a military background within a defense facility.
• Proximity to the plant, with established permanent residence within a dependable daily driving radius of the Greater Milwaukee / Northeast WI corridor.