Electronics Specialist: Test Lab & RF Hardware

Speedrun Talent Network; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA, is seeking an Electronics Specialist to build and operate hands-on test infrastructure, from prototype to integration. You will assemble and troubleshoot test racks, perform benchtop and integrated testing, and support environmental test campaigns with rigorous documentation and traceability.

You will work with test engineers to debug anomalies, execute rework, fabricate harnesses and RF assemblies, and maintain a well-run lab.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as an electronics technician, test technician, or specialist supporting complex hardware.
• Knowledge of Ohm's Law, DC power supplies, and multimeters.
• Ability in soldering/rework for SMT and through-hole components, including fine-pitch work.
• Knowledge/experience operating basic machine shop equipment, including sanders, grinders, saws, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and troubleshoot test racks, fixtures, and mechanical/electrical test setups.
• Perform benchtop and integrated testing independently or with engineers, following procedures and requirements.
• Execute SMT + through-hole solder rework and fabricate harnesses/coax assemblies.
• Support integration and environmental test (repeatable configs, calibration/traceability, documentation).
• Summarize and share test data and preliminary results, and support anomaly investigations to resolution.
• Maintain lab readiness (calibrated instrumentation, equipment health, tooling, consumables, organization).
• Drive 5S and process improvements to improve throughput and reliability.
• Help develop safe work practices for high voltage / high power RF systems.
• Partner with test engineers to improve rack maintainability, documentation, and throughput.

Skills

Soldering & rework

Test instrumentation

Electrical schematics reading

Lab safety

5S & process improvement

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in physics, mathematics, or engineering

High school diploma

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Job description

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA, is seeking an Electronics Specialist to build and operate hands-on test infrastructure, from prototype to integration. You will assemble and troubleshoot test racks, perform benchtop and integrated testing, and support environmental test campaigns with rigorous documentation and traceability.

You will work with test engineers to debug anomalies, execute rework, fabricate harnesses and RF assemblies, and maintain a well-run lab.