Electronic Technician (REQ 337)

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS); Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) in Stonington, CT is seeking an electronic technician to support prototype and product fabrication. Required skills include expert soldering and knowledge of electronic principles.

The ideal candidate will work with printed circuit boards and assist engineers with troubleshooting. A technical background is essential, and candidates must successfully pass a soldering test and obtain a DoD security clearance.

APS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits in a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Recent training graduate or 5+ years of hands-on experience.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• PCB soldering and assembly per electrical drawings.
• Wire harness assembly per electrical drawings.
• Assist Engineers with prototyping and testing.

Skills

PCB soldering and assembly

Wire harness assembly

Chassis wiring and assembly

Reading schematics

Surface mount soldering

Basic computer skills

Good hand-eye coordination

Education

Associate’s degree or technical school

IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certifications

Tools

Oscilloscope

Hand-held meters

Power supplies

Job description

Overview

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) seeks a highly skilled electronic technician with hands‑on experience to support prototype and product fabrication. Relevant experience includes a recent training graduate (associate’s degree or technical school) though 5+ years of experience is preferred. Successful candidates will have excellent electronic skills working with printed circuit boards (PCBs), wire cables and harnesses, and wiring of electronic chassis. This is a full‑time position at our Pawcatuck, CT facility requiring daily collaboration with the Prototyping & Fabrication Department management team, engineering staff, and fellow technicians. Interviewees will be required to successfully complete a short proficiency test that includes hand soldering.

APS works on exciting, technically challenging research and development programs where multidisciplinary teams address difficult national security needs. At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the APS mission.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• PCB soldering and assembly per electrical drawings and instructions.
• Wire harness assembly per electrical drawings and instructions.
• Chassis wiring and assembly per electrical drawings and instructions.
• Assist Electrical Engineers with prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of electronic sub‑assemblies.
• Organize, maintain cleanliness, and manage the electronics lab space and electrical work cell floor areas.
• Support the organization, maintenance, and cleanliness of the shop area floor space.
• Support the maintenance of electronic test equipment.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strict adherence to process, careful attention to detail, and accountability for quality and timeliness of work.
• Knowledge of basic electronic principles.
• Expert soldering skills for surface mount components down to 0.5mm pitch MSOP ICs and 0402 passive components; soldering proficiency will be tested.
• Reading schematics and board layout files, signal tracing, and implementation of non‑fragile prototype modifications and signal break‑out.
• Basic computer skills for email communication, timecard entry, and internet research.
• Good hand‑eye coordination for job safety.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• IPC‑A‑610 or J‑STD‑001 certifications are a plus.
• Experience using an oscilloscope, waveform generator, hi‑pot tester, handheld meters, power supplies, and other basic lab equipment.

Security Clearance

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Obtaining a security clearance is a condition of employment and typically requires U.S. citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions.

Application Process

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860‑495‑1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO)

In keeping with our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Applied Physical Sciences invites all applicants to self‑identify pre‑offer as a protected veteran and/or an individual with a disability.

Self‑Identification Forms

• Protected Veteran – Online Form
• Disability – Online Form