Electrical Systems Technologist – Defense & Aviation Electronics

Keystone Distinction Group; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks an Electrical Systems Technologist for its defense and aviation electronics division in the Greater Milwaukee / Northeast Wisconsin corridor. This 100% onsite, direct‑hire role offers up to $70,000 base salary with full benefits.

You will perform high‑reliability bench work—PCB assembly, precision soldering, and debugging from schematics—traveling up to 20 days annually for field tests and client installations, while interfacing with design engineers through

Qualifications

• Hands-on bench electronics experience required.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to travel up to 20 days per year for field testing or installations.

Responsibilities

• Execute high‑reliability precision soldering and PCB assembly to IPC benchmarks.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware deviations in assemblies and harnesses.
• Collaborate with hardware design engineers to support prototype builds and production startups.
• Assist with BOM development and electrical equipment specifications.
• Prepare design documentation and component calculations.
• Support AS9100D quality requirements and test logging.

Skills

PCB assembly

Precision soldering

IPC quality standards

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting hardware

Team collaboration

Project coordination

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.