Electronic Technician (REQ 337)

APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES CORP; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Comfortable working conditions

Job summary

APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES CORP is seeking a full-time electronic technician to support prototype and product fabrication at the Pawcatuck, Connecticut facility. The role involves PCB soldering, assisting engineers, and maintaining the electronics lab. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, with at least 5 years of experience or be a recent graduate.

The position offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have or be able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• PCB soldering and assembly per electrical drawings.
• Assist Electrical Engineers with prototyping and testing.
• Maintain cleanliness of electronics lab and workspace.

Skills

Soldering skills for surface-mount components

Attention to detail

Basic electronic principles knowledge

Computer skills

Good hand/eye coordination

Education

Associate’s degree or technical school graduate

Tools

Oscilloscope

Handheld meters

Power supplies

Job description

Overview

A full‑time electronic technician position at our Pawcatuck, Connecticut facility. The role supports prototype and product fabrication, working closely with the Prototyping & Fabrication Department management team, engineering staff, and fellow technicians. Successful candidates will be detail‑oriented, process‑oriented, adaptable, personable, and strong communicators, able to work independently or in a team. Preferred: 5+ years of experience; recent associate’s degree or technical school graduate also considered. Candidates will complete a short proficiency test that includes hand soldering.

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.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and upkeep of electronics lab space and electrical work cell floor area.
• Organize and support maintenance of electronic test equipment.
• Support organization, maintenance, and cleanliness of shop area floor space.

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 sizes of MSOP ICs (0.5 mm pitch) and 0402 passive components (capacitors/resistors); proficiency test will evaluate these abilities.
• Reading schematics and board layout files, signal tracing, and implementation of non‑fragile prototype modifications and signal break‑outs.
• Basic computer skills for email communication, time‑card entry, and basic internet research.
• Good hand/eye coordination for safe job performance.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• IPC‑A‑610 or J‑STD‑001 certifications are a plus.
• Experience with 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, typically requiring U.S. citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions are offered by APS, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation.

EEO Statement

Applied Physical Sciences Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Applicants are invited to self‑identify as protected veterans and/or individuals with a disability, with the option to complete a self‑identification form.