Electronic Technician 3

TEKsystems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks an experienced Electronic Technician III to support fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a fast-paced engineering environment in San Diego, CA. You will diagnose complex issues and contribute to the development and support of advanced electronic systems.

Key responsibilities include assembling, testing, and maintaining systems; troubleshooting boards; performing environmental and thermal testing; and documenting data with diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• 4+ years electronics experience, or completion of a two-year electronics program, or military electronics training.
• Experience troubleshooting analog and digital circuits.
• Strong testing and diagnostic procedures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electronic systems, components, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair circuit boards, wiring, and electronic assemblies.
• Perform environmental, vibration, and thermal testing to verify design specs.
• Identify, isolate, and resolve component-level electronic failures.
• Conduct engineering tests and document data accurately.
• Record test results, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Perform diagnostics using oscilloscopes, multimeters, RF signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and ESD requirements.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Circuit testing

Environmental testing

Documentation

Education

Two-year electronics program

Military electronics training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

RF signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

VOMs/DVMs

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electronic Technician III to support fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities in a fast-paced engineering and production environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on electronics professional who enjoys diagnosing complex issues, performing testing, and contributing to the development and support of advanced electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electronic systems, components, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair circuit boards, wiring, and electronic assemblies.
• Perform operational, environmental, vibration, and thermal testing to verify compliance with design specifications.
• Identify, isolate, and resolve component‑level electronic failures.
• Conduct engineering tests and accurately collect and document data.
• Record test results, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis using oscilloscopes, multimeters, RF signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Adhere to all applicable safety, quality, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of electronics-related experience, OR
• Completion of a two-year technical/trade school electronics program, OR
• Military technical training in electronics.
• Experience troubleshooting analog and digital circuits.
• Strong understanding of electronic testing and diagnostic procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with RF systems, embedded electronics, or digital/analog circuitry.
• Component-level troubleshooting experience.
• Experience using VOMs, DVMs, and other electronic test equipment.
• IPC‑A‑610 Class III Surface Mount experience.
• Ability to work effectively in both development and production environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.07 - $38.54/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

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

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.