Embedded / Manufacturing Test Technician

DATAMTX LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DATAMTX LLC is seeking a Test Technician for an onsite Irvine, CA role. You will work directly on hardware on the manufacturing floor, executing test procedures, flashing firmware, and troubleshooting assemblies to the component level.

Responsibilities include End-of-Line testing, incoming quality inspection, and documenting yield issues. You will maintain lab equipment, calibration schedules, and ensure safety and ESD/5S compliance.

Qualifications

• Background: 2–5+ years in aerospace, defense, or robotics manufacturing.
• Certifications preferred: IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Documentation: ability to strictly adhere to schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawings.
• Optional: ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Test Execution & Operations: End-of-Line (EOL), incoming quality inspection, and sub-system functional testing on microelectronics, pressure vessels, or autonomous hardware (drones, AUVs, ground sensors).
• Software/firmware flashing: load, configure, and verify software and firmware on microcontrollers, SoCs, and memory modules.
• Troubleshooting & rework: diagnose electromechanical and PCBA issues to component level; perform fine-pitch soldering and wire harness repair.

Skills

Electronics testing

QA procedures

SOP documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Electronics/Robotics

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Bench power supplies

Harness testing tools

Job description

Our client is among the Top Global AI and Robotics Manufacturers.

This is a multi-year contract with high likelihood of conversion to FTE (full-time employment).

Onsite in Irvine CA is required.

SUMMARY:

Test Technicians work directly on hardware on the manufacturing or assembly floor. They execute test procedures, flash embedded firmware, troubleshoot faulty assemblies to the component level, and keep testing infrastructure running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Execution & Operations: Perform End-of-Line (EOL), incoming quality inspection, and sub-system functional testing on microelectronics, pressure vessels, or autonomous hardware (drones, AUVs, ground sensors).
• Software/Firmware Flashing: Load, configure, and verify software, microcode, and firmware versions onto microcontrollers, SoCs, and memory modules.
• Troubleshooting & Rework: Diagnose complex electromechanical and PCBA issues down to the component level; perform fine-pitch soldering, wire harness repair, and PCBA rework.
• Procedure Optimization & Documentation: Execute step-by-step test instructions, document yield failures in ticketing/tracking systems, and provide feedback to engineers to improve standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Lab Maintenance: Maintain lab equipment, manage tool calibration schedules, maintain safety standards, and keep ESD/5S compliant work areas.

Key Qualifications

• Background: High School Diploma or Associate Degree (e.g., Electronics Technology, Avionics, Robotics, Military Electronics Specialist) with 2-5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, defense, or robotics manufacturing.
• Technical Tools: High proficiency with Digital Multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, function generators, bench power supplies, and harness testing tools.
• Certifications (Preferred): IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies).
• Documentation Skills: Ability to strictly adhere to engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical assembly drawings.
• OPTIONAL REQUIREMENT: Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.