Electronics Technician, Defense & Aerospace Systems

Firestorm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Equity grants

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

HSA

Job summary

Firestorm Labs in San Diego, CA is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to move electronics from prototype to production, building and testing complex assemblies on the manufacturing floor and in the lab. You’ll work with engineers and manufacturing teams, perform diagnostics, document procedures, and contribute to CI efforts while maintaining a safe, ESD‑controlled lab environment.

This hands-on role requires problem-solving under pressure, IPC and safety practices, and thriving in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, test, or R&D environments
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations and ability to obtain DoD security clearance
• Experience with hand soldering (TH & SMT), PCB rework, and wire harness fabrication
• Experience reading schematics, layout files, BOMs, technical orders and/or mechanical drawings
• Experience using electronic test equipment, hand & soldering tools, voltage/current measuring and recording devices
• Experience troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function generators, and/or related test equipment
• Experience with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 and/or J-STD-001)
• Experience with electrical safety, ESD best practices, and PPE in a lab/manufacturing environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Build, rework, and test complex electronic assemblies including PCBAs, wire harnesses, and control units in support of production and engineering
• Perform visual and functional inspections, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of electronics components and systems down to the component level
• Support first‑article builds and document new procedures and build/test results for transitioning products from prototype to production
• Assist in the design, fabrication, and documentation of test harnesses, jigs, fixtures, and automated test systems
• Conduct functional and environmental tests using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, DAQs, and other instrumentation
• Supports maintenance, repairs and installation of various types of electronic equipment and related devices
• Execute incoming inspection and quality control checks; identify and resolve non‑conformance issues
• Support production and engineering teams with technical feedback, design changes, and failure analysis
• Manage and track calibration, preventative maintenance, and repair of test equipment and lab instrumentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD‑compliant electronics lab and work environment
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all work performed
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts for performance, yield, and manufacturability
• Demonstrate an understanding of engineering terminology and be able to work well in a technically diverse team environment
• Perform a variety of non‑routine tasks and demonstrate considerable knowledge of avionics and electronic procedures and principles
• Comfortable working with hazardous materials under safety‑controlled conditions
• Perform other job duties as needed

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Hand soldering (TH & SMT)

PCB rework

Wire harness fabrication

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

DAQs

IPC standards (IPC-A-610/620, J-STD-001)

Electrical safety/ESD PPE

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Firestorm Labs in San Diego, CA is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to move electronics from prototype to production, building and testing complex assemblies on the manufacturing floor and in the lab. You’ll work with engineers and manufacturing teams, perform diagnostics, document procedures, and contribute to CI efforts while maintaining a safe, ESD‑controlled lab environment.

This hands-on role requires problem-solving under pressure, IPC and safety practices, and thriving in a