Electronics Technician

Trident Systems Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Spending accounts

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Leaves

Annual bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems Inc. in Chantilly, VA seeks an Electronics Technician to perform functional, operational, and environmental testing of electronic assemblies for space and defense systems.

You will execute standardized test procedures, document results, troubleshoot basic issues, and ensure hardware meets performance and quality requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based manufacturing environment with opportunities across 1st,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience or 2 years post-secondary / Associate Degree with 0-2 years prior related experience.
• Experience handling electronics or printed circuit assemblies and electrical test.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new/proprietary software in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual or automated functional testing, operational and environmental tests to verify performance and reliability of production assemblies.
• Follow written instructions to execute tasking in a standard and repeatable manner.
• Setup and break down testing work area using basic electro‑mechanical skills.
• Determine test outcomes, record results, and recognise when to elevate issues.
• Recommend corrections or improvements to test procedures and processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Use meters and tools including multimeters and signal generators.
• Identify problems in straightforward situations.
• Work in a team-based environment with attention to accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics testing

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Learn new software

Outlook/Word/Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

4+ years related experience

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Signal generators

Test equipment

Job description

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Full Time Employee Full-Time Chantilly, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1823

Position Title:

Electronics Technician

Position Summary:

The Electronics Technician is responsible for performing functional, operational, and environmental testing of electronic assemblies supporting advanced space and defense systems. This role supports production activities by executing standardized test procedures, documenting results, troubleshooting basic issues, and ensuring hardware meets performance and quality requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically hands-on, and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑based manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform manual or automated functional testing, operational and environmental tests to verify the performance and reliability of production assemblies.
• Follow written instructions to execute tasking in a standard and repeatable manner.
• Setup and break down testing work area, as per training and instruction, by applying basic electro‑mechanical skills.
• Determine test outcomes, record results, and recognise when to elevate issues.
• Recommend corrections, improvements to test procedures and/or processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Comfortable using various meters and tools including multimeters, signal generators, etc.
• Identify problems and issues in straightforward situations.
• Experience working in a team‑based environment, ideally in production setting, where accurate and complete work is critical to next step in line.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience or 2 years post‑secondary / Associate Degree with 0‑2 years prior related experience.
• Experience handling electronics or printed circuit assemblies and electrical test.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new/proprietary software in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in the utilisation of computer software, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Vocational degree in Electrical Technology, or similar.

Working Conditions:

• ESD production environment. Some exposure to machine noise; hearing protection may be required.
• Must have availability to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts as scheduled.
• Overtime and weekends may be requested to fulfil needs.
• Primarily located in Chantilly with flexibility to occasionally work in Fairfax.
• Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs. exertion. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive motion: constantly operates test equipment, computers and other office productivity machinery.

Pay Information:

Full‑time hourly pay range: $28.00 - $53.00

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Ancillary (voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Leaves (parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)