Electronics Technician – Prototype PCB & Aerospace Systems

Software Placement Group; Brownsville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Full healthcare benefits package

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Brownsville, WI is hiring an Electronics Technician to bridge design and production, from prototyping to troubleshooting on ruggedized electronics for defense/aerospace platforms.

You will solder, assemble, inspect, and debug PCBs and wire harnesses, while collaborating with engineers and managing BOMs across active builds. Travel up to 20 days/year; on-site work with full benefits available.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electronics Technology preferred, or 10+ years of direct trades experience in lieu of degree.
• Verifiable electronics technician background with precision PCB soldering and benchtop assembly.
• Ability to read multi-page electrical schematics, wire harness diagrams, and interconnect prints.
• Proven skill isolating circuit performance errors or assembly defects with minimal engineering oversight.
• Proactive, self-directed work ethic; capable of prioritizing daily bench tasks and deadlines in lean environment.
• US work authorization.
• Established permanent residence within a dependable daily commuting radius of the Greater Milwaukee / NE WI corridor.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision soldering and micro-assembly of multi-layer PCBs and specialty wire harnesses to IPC benchmarks.
• Isolate, trace, and repair circuit faults using oscilloscopes, meters, and signal generators.
• Collaborate with design engineers during board layout reviews and prototype builds.
• Assist with BOM management, component sourcing, and vendor spec tracking.
• Prepare and update technical drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, and records.
• Support quality processes, inspection logs, and environmental testing per AS9100D.
• Travel domestically up to 20 days per year for field validation and client installations.

Skills

PCB soldering

Benchtop assembly

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics Technology

10+ years direct trades experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SolidWorks

P-Spice

Altium

Eagle

Job description

Location: Brownsville, WI (Greater Milwaukee / NE WI Corridor) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site with up to 20 days per year of domestic travel | Compensation: Up to $70,000 base salary

Overview

This is a direct-hire opportunity with an established, veteran-owned defense and aerospace electronics manufacturer that produces ruggedized electronic systems for military and aviation platforms. Known for a non-bureaucratic, mission-first culture and a decade of steady growth, the company is seeking an Electronics Technician to serve as the technical bridge between component design and physical production, touching every phase of the build cycle from prototyping to engineering troubleshooting.

What you'll do

• Perform precision soldering and micro-assembly of multi-layer PCBs and specialized wire harnesses to strict IPC quality benchmarks for prototype and production units
• Isolate, trace, and repair circuit-level faults, hardware defects, and signal anomalies using oscilloscopes, meters, and signal generators
• Partner directly with design engineers during board layout reviews, prototype builds, bench validations, and manufacturing handoffs
• Assist with Bill of Materials (BOM) management, technical component sourcing, and vendor specification tracking for active builds
• Prepare and update technical drawings, schematic revisions, assembly instructions, and component calculation records
• Support facility quality processes, inspection logs, and environmental testing in strict accordance with AS9100D aerospace standards
• Travel domestically up to 20 days per year for field validation, flight-line testing, and client installations

Required qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electronics Technology preferred, or 10+ years of direct trades experience in lieu of degree
• Verifiable background as a dedicated electronics technician with demonstrated mastery in precision PCB soldering and benchtop assembly
• Confident ability to read multi-page electrical schematics, wire harness diagrams, and system interconnect prints
• Proven skill in isolating circuit performance errors or assembly defects with minimal engineering oversight
• Proactive, self-directed work ethic comfortable prioritizing daily bench tasks and managing deadlines in a lean environment
• US work authorization
• Established permanent residence within a dependable daily commuting radius of the Greater Milwaukee / NE WI corridor

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with NVIS (Night Vision Imaging System) technologies, photometric testing, or military-spec ruggedized enclosures
• Exposure to SolidWorks, P-Spice circuit simulation, or PCB layout tools (Altium / Eagle)
• Prior military service specializing in avionics, radar, radio, or fire control system maintenance

Compensation and benefits

• Up to $70,000 starting base salary, commensurate with bench assembly and diagnostic depth
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Full healthcare benefits package

Why this role

This direct-hire seat offers a predictable daytime schedule, a stable defense backlog, and a full corporate benefits package, with a clear path to advance into broader engineering responsibilities over time.