Electronics Test Technician III

Madrona Venture Labs; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Virtual Care

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health coverage

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Paid company holidays

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to contribute to the production of high-performance radar systems. You will help develop and maintain manufacturing test solutions, drawing on electronics and test experience to support radar production processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on validating test systems, performing measurements with RF and digital instruments, and driving continuous improvement across test and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience validating test systems and procedures.
• Experience writing technical documents and reports.
• Hands-on experience with micro-electronics PCAs in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Support test system development and integration activities.
• Perform test station qualification and validation activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis of test equipment failures and support corrective actions.
• Develop test system maintenance procedures.
• Analyze test data to identify systemic issues.
• Document debug methodologies for emergent failures.
• Lead continuous improvement projects of manufacturing test processes.

Skills

Test system validation

Technical writing

PCB testing

ESD procedures

Oscilloscopes

RF test equipment

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to join our team working in a fast-paced environment developing high-performance commercial radar solutions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Electronics Test Technician, you will play a key role in the production of Echodyne radars, enabling us to meet aggressive production goals while maintaining the highest of quality. You will contribute to developing and maintaining manufacturing test solutions that support radar production processes. In this role, you will draw upon your background in electronics and manufacturing test to aid in the development of state-of-the-art production test systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support test system development and integration activities
• Perform test station qualification and validation activities
• Conduct root cause analysis of test equipment failures and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Develop test system preventive and corrective maintenance procedures
• Compile and analyze test and measurement data, distilling into key performance metrics to aid in the identification of systemic issues
• Develop and document debug methodologies in support of resolving emergent failure modes
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects of manufacturing test processes working with engineering, manufacturing, quality and design teams

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with test system validation procedures
• Hands-on experience writing technical documents and reports
• Hands-on experience working with micro-electronics printed circuit assemblies in a lab environment
• Familiarity with in ESD (electro-static-discharge) equipment and procedures
• Experience using digital and analog test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters
• Familiar with the use of RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and signal generators
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

• Python experience for interfacing with test equipment a plus
• Experience assessing standard RF test metrics such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point and bandwidth
• Understanding of analog/mixed signal circuits related to power development and distribution, I2C and SPI bus protocols, and clock synthesis and distribution
• Ability to read a schematic to identify test-points, components, and circuits

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant experience performing hands-on electronics measurement
• Hands on experience working on manufacturing test processes
• Eligibility to handle export-controlled data (ITAR, EAR)

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a non-exempt role.

The hourly rate for this role is $28.82 — $43.99 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care – 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.