Engineering Technician- Electronics

Actalent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in San Antonio is seeking an Engineering Technician - Electronics to perform daily electronic assembly and test activities in a research lab setting, reading schematics, wiring, and soldering.

You will mechanically place components, assemble cables, and support field-site installation and test scenarios, with hands-on work on advanced electronics. Strong drawing interpretation and troubleshooting are required, military electronics experience is a plus, onsite role with competitive wages.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years related electronics experience.
• Military electronics experience preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic assembly and test activities daily.
• Mechanically place components and complete wire/cable assemblies.
• Provide support for field site installation and testing.
• Read and interpret detailed schematics, engineering drawings, and procedures.
• Solder, test, and troubleshoot electronics assemblies.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Electronic assembly

Test instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Oscilloscopes & multimeters

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Technician - Electronics

Job Description

This role involves performing daily electronic assembly and test activities. It includes mechanical placement of components, wire/cable assembly, and providing field site installation and test support. The candidate will be expected to read and interpret detailed schematics, engineering drawings, and procedures, as well as solder, test, and troubleshoot electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic assembly and test activities daily.
• Mechanically place components and complete wire/cable assemblies.
• Provide support for field site installation and testing.
• Read and interpret detailed schematics, engineering drawings, and procedures.
• Solder, test, and troubleshoot electronics assemblies.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electronics and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience with assembly, fabrication, and electronic assembly.
• Skilled in using tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Military electronics experience preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment is set within a research lab setting, providing a space for innovative and hands-on work with advanced technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.