Engineering Lab Technician

Rocketdyne; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to provide hands-on support for electronics fabrication, integration, and testing. You will help establish a new electronics lab, set up equipment, organize workflow, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role emphasizes detailed assembly work, familiarity with test equipment, and collaboration with engineers to advance prototype electronics and test rigs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent is required and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in soldering for circuit card assembly including fine-pitch surface-mount and through-hole components.
• Experience with harness fabrication, cable assembly, and construction of test racks or fixtures.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and manipulate lab equipment, tools, and test fixtures as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support electronics fabrication, assembly, integration and testing activities.
• Operate and maintain electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, multimeters).
• Assist engineers with debugging and troubleshooting during system testing.
• Document test setups, configurations and results.

Skills

Soldering

Read Schematics

Lab Organization

Detail Oriented

Independent Work

Electronics Assembly

Quality Assurance

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Job Schedule:

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The Engineering Lab Technician provides hands‑on support for electronics fabrication, integration, and testing activities across engineering projects. This role also plays a key part in establishing and maintaining a new electronics lab, including equipment setup, workflow organization, safety processes, and daily lab upkeep. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, skilled in electronics assembly, and comfortable working closely with engineers in a fast‑paced development environment.

Essential Functions

Electronics Fabrication & Assembly

• Perform electronics assembly tasks including soldering (surface mount and through‑hole), harness fabrication, cable assembly, and wiring.
• Build, modify, and maintain engineering test racks, fixtures, and prototype electronics hardware.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and work instructions.
• Ensure all electrical assemblies meet engineering specifications and quality standards.

Integration & Test Support

• Support integration and test activities for prototype electronics, controllers, and instrumentation.
• Operate and maintain electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Assist engineers with debugging and troubleshooting during system testing.
• Document test setups, configurations, and results as required.

Electronics Lab Setup & Administration

• Assist in establishing a new electronics lab, including layout planning, equipment setup, and workflow organization.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and readiness for engineering activities.
• Inventory and track lab equipment, manage assets, and oversee calibration schedules.
• Develop and maintain safety processes, lab procedures, and best practices to ensure personnel safety and compliance.
• Perform general lab maintenance including tool control, equipment upkeep, calibration management, and consumables replenishment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Proficiency in soldering for circuit card assembly, including fine‑pitch surface‑mount and through‑hole components.
• Experience with harness fabrication, cable assembly, and construction of test racks or fixtures.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and manipulate lab equipment, tools, and test fixtures as needed.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience establishing or managing engineering labs or technical workspaces.
• Knowledge of ESD control, safe electronics handling, and industry‑standard safety practices.
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or other regulated engineering environments.
• Experience developing or maintaining lab procedures, inventory systems, or calibration programs.
• Certification to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001