Electrical Technician

Actalent; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking an Electrical Technician in Arlington, VA. The role involves supporting the design and testing of undersea sensors, requiring skills in soldering and familiarity with lab test equipment. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and experience in R&D systems. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and is fully onsite.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in assembling, maintaining, testing, and repairing prototype R&D systems.
• Familiarity with tools and parts used in assembly and test of electronic hardware.
• Experience working with piezoelectric materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of innovative undersea sensors.
• Assemble, evaluate, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Circuit Analysis

Debugging

Low Voltage Discrete Clocks

Education

2-year electrical or technical degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Impedance Analyzer

Function Generator

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Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Technician to support the design, development, testing, and implementation of undersea sensors. As an experienced electrical technician, you will be expected to leverage your skills to assemble, evaluate/test, and maintain small electrical systems. Fine pitch soldering experience is required, as circuit card assemblies often require modification during design phases. Experience with lab test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, and function generators, is desired. You will provide feedback to the design team to help improve the assembly and maintenance of the systems, as well as aid in troubleshooting and addressing any issues the system may encounter.

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Technician to support the design, development, testing, and implementation of undersea sensors. As an experienced electrical technician, you will be expected to leverage your skills to assemble, evaluate/test, and maintain small electrical systems. Fine pitch soldering experience is required, as circuit card assemblies often require modification during design phases. Experience with lab test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, and function generators, is desired. You will provide feedback to the design team to help improve the assembly and maintenance of the systems, as well as aid in troubleshooting and addressing any issues the system may encounter.

Responsibilities

• Under guidance from staff, support the development of innovative undersea sensors.
• Assemble, evaluate, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, sensors, and apparatus.
• Apply skills in areas such as digital circuit analysis and debugging, low voltage discrete clocks, analog circuit analysis and debugging, impedance measurements, cable and harness fabrication & connector crimping.
• Perform chip removal/replacement, piezoelectric soldering, and low temperature soldering.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Construct and fabricate parts, such as small electro-mechanical strain gauges, in compliance with specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Order, track, and maintain inventory of electrical supplies and equipment.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in assembling, maintaining, testing, and repairing prototype R&D systems.
• 2-year electrical, technical, or related degree, or equivalent experience.
• Soldering experience is required.
• Familiarity with tools and parts used in assembly and test of electronic hardware, including soldering irons, crimp tools, connectors, wires, shrink sleeving, and epoxies.
• Experience with fault-testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, and function generators.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with piezoelectric materials is preferred.
• Existing certifications relevant to creating hardware for harsh/defense environments, such as IPC soldering, are preferred. Expired certifications are acceptable if the skill set has been applied within the last 2 years.
  
  

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite in Arlington, VA, working in a lab environment. The team consists of 20 people, focusing on R&D projects for DARPA. The role involves working on projects from initial concept through to design for manufacturing, with minimal processes built out.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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