Electronics Engineer Technician

ASR INTERNATIONAL; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

ASR International in Missoula, Montana is seeking an Electronics Engineer Technician to support the USDA Forest Service NTDP. This onsite role involves designing, developing, testing, calibrating, integrating, and documenting specialized electronic systems used in wildfire response and related projects.

You will work with mechanical engineers and NTDP personnel, perform circuit design and PCB layout, test and troubleshoot equipment, and produce schematics, procedures, and technical summaries.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or closely related field plus five years of experience; or ten years of directly relevant experience in place of the degree.
• Proficiency with electronic design software, including PCB CAD tools.
• Hands-on skill using electronic test equipment and performing troubleshooting, calibration, prototyping, and assembly.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to follow electronics-lab and field safety practices, including ESD controls.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and spend extended periods standing or walking.
• Ability to work onsite in Missoula, Montana and complete background checks/credentialing.
• Willingness to travel when authorized and required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electronic system, instrumentation, and control-unit design, development, and testing for wildfire response applications.
• Perform circuit design, printed circuit board layout, prototyping, assembly, and bench-level integration.
• Test, troubleshoot, and calibrate electronic equipment against performance specifications.
• Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, user guidance, troubleshooting information, and technical summaries.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and NTDP personnel on integrated system designs and component integration.
• Operate and maintain oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and related lab equipment.
• Support prototypes, specialized test fixtures, finished assemblies, equipment maintenance logs, calibration records, and inventory evaluations.
• Contribute to electronics-lab safety inspections, including electrical safety and ESD practices.
• Review electronic schematics, PCB layouts, firmware documentation, and system-design documentation, and provide practical recommendations.
• Follow current shop procedures, safety requirements, property-control practices, and agreed deliverable schedules.

Skills

PCB CAD tools

Electronic circuit theory

Electronic test equipment

Documentation writing

Team communication

Safety practices

Lift 50 pounds

Onsite Missoula

Willingness to travel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

PCB layout

Job description

ASR International is seeking an Electronics Engineer Technician to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service National Technology and Development Program in Missoula, Montana.
This onsite role supports the design, development, testing, calibration, integration, and documentation of specialized electronic systems and instrumentation used in wildfire response and Fire and Aviation projects. The selected candidate will be proposed as key personnel, and employment is contingent upon contract award and Government approval.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electronic system, instrumentation, and control-unit design, development, and testing for wildfire response applications.
• Perform circuit design, printed circuit board layout, prototyping, assembly, and bench-level integration.
• Test, troubleshoot, and calibrate electronic equipment against applicable performance specifications.
• Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, user guidance, troubleshooting information, and technical summaries.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and NTDP personnel on integrated system designs and component integration.
• Operate and maintain oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and related laboratory equipment.
• Support prototypes, specialized test fixtures, finished assemblies, equipment maintenance logs, calibration records, and inventory evaluations.
• Contribute to electronics-lab safety inspections, including electrical safety and electrostatic-discharge practices.
• Review electronic schematics, PCB layouts, firmware documentation, and system-design documentation, and provide practical recommendations.
• Follow current shop procedures, safety requirements, property-control practices, and agreed deliverable schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a closely related technical field plus at least five years of experience in electronic design, development, and testing; or at least ten years of directly relevant experience in place of the stated degree.
• Proficiency with electronic design software, including PCB CAD tools, and working knowledge of electronic circuit theory.
• Hands-on skill using electronic test equipment and performing troubleshooting, calibration, prototyping, and assembly.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to follow electronics-lab and field safety practices, including ESD controls.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and spend extended periods standing or walking.
• Ability to work onsite in Missoula, Montana and complete the background-check and credentialing process needed for Government facilities, devices, and networks.
• Willingness to travel when authorized and required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with communications, sensor, or power-management systems.
• Experience supporting integrated electromechanical systems, specialized instrumentation, wildfire-response technology, aviation systems, or other mission-focused prototypes.
• Experience maintaining calibration records, laboratory inventories, and controlled technical documentation.

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.