Engineering Technician

DCS Corp; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,310 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to develop and maintain avionic systems. Responsibilities include hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of electronic equipment, requiring attention to detail and the ability to interpret electrical schematics. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 7 years of practical experience, with the ability to earn IPC certifications. This role supports national defense efforts and requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of practical experience required.
• Ability to maintain a security clearance required.
• Experience evaluating and verifying units for malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Build custom electrical cable harnesses with attention to detail.
• Assist engineers with lab modification efforts.
• Perform Quality Assurance checks and troubleshooting.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

IPC Standard Certifications

Ability to read electrical schematics

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Diagnosing and repairing electrical components

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Soldering equipment

Drill press

Band saw

Job description

Salary Range: $70,310 - $85,000

We are seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Technician to play a crucial role in developing and maintaining cutting‑edge avionic systems. In this position, you will be responsible for the hands‑on fabrication, assembly, and testing of custom electronic and avionics equipment that supports our nation’s defense.

Essential Job Functions

• Build custom electrical cable harnesses and full avionic system chassis with strong attention to detail.
• Interpret electrical schematics / drawing packages to develop fabrication processes and product delivery estimates.
• Fabricate custom electronic assemblies consisting of commercial and military style hardware, using industry tools and soldering.
• Assemble custom avionic chassis and populate commercial cabinets with internal wiring harnesses, PCBs, and relay panels.
• Assist engineers with lab modification efforts, including installing unique wire bundles, in‑place wiring changes, and re‑configuring equipment racks.
• Assist with Quality Assurance checks and troubleshooting on products according to schematics, using multimeter and oscilloscope.
• Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, use fully applicable precedents, receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, and perform recurring work independently.
• Construct components, subunits, or simple models or adapt standard equipment; troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., process data, and identify errors or inconsistencies.
• Assist in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; develop information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, use judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data, and seek sources to clarify information.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements.
• Must be able to be granted a security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.
• High school diploma and at least 7+ years of practical experience.
• Ability to earn and/or maintain IPC Standard Certifications for soldering, wire harness manufacturing, and PCB assembly.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and fabrication drawings.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to learn how to operate in‑shop equipment (drill press, band saw, label makers).
• Have conceptual knowledge and inventiveness to address issues and challenges.
• Experience evaluating and verifying units for any malfunctions or potential failures.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical components of systems.