Engineering Technician IV

Command Post Technologies, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Leadership training

401k match

Employee stock ownership plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Work/Life balance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. in Virginia seeks an Engineering Technician IV to build electrical and mechanical prototypes. The role centers on precise SMT hand soldering, assembly from schematics, and prototype troubleshooting under a microscope.

You will collaborate with E25 engineers to turn designs into working hardware quickly, read BOMs and schematics, and perform rework using hot-air and reflow techniques with attention to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years hands-on electronics assembly and troubleshooting.
• Skill in hand soldering and rework of fine-pitch SMT under a microscope.
• Steady hands and fine motor control for micro-scale work with attention to detail.
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams and BOMs.
• Proficiency with DMM, oscilloscope, power supplies, signal generators.
• Working knowledge of ESD control and electronics workmanship quality standards.
• Initiative to work independently in a fast-paced prototyping environment with shifting priorities.
• Clear communication with engineers and government personnel.
• Active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Hand-solder SMT and through-hole components under a microscope.
• Assemble, wire, and integrate prototype circuit boards, cables, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Perform rework and repair: component removal/replacement, pad/trace repair, hot-air/reflow.
• Troubleshoot boards to component level using multimeters, scopes, and generators.
• Inspect work against workmanship standards; identify and correct defects.
• Read schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings; follow engineering redlines.
• Work with engineers to build, test, and refine prototypes; suggest design improvements.
• Maintain build/test/rework records and provide status updates to government lead.
• Maintain an ESD-safe workstation and lab safety procedures.
• Manage parts/tools/consumables for prototype builds; flag shortages early.

Skills

Hand soldering

SMT handling

Troubleshooting electronics

Reading schematics

BOM interpretation

Test equipment proficiency

ESD knowledge

Independent work

Clear communication

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Power supplies

Signal generators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Description

The Engineering Technician IV builds electrical and mechanical products to specification in a fast-paced prototyping lab. The core of the job is precise, micro-scale hand soldering, assembly, and troubleshooting of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) circuit boards.

The technician works closely with E25 engineers, turning designs into working hardware quickly and to recognized quality standards. Designs change often, so the role suits someone with steady hands, a sharp eye for detail, and the initiative to solve problems without waiting to be told.

Key Responsibilities

• Hand-solder SMT and through-hole components, including fine-pitch parts (0402/0201 passives, QFN, QFP, BGA-class packages), under a microscope.
• Assemble, wire, and integrate prototype circuit boards, cables, harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies from schematics, drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Perform rework and repair: component removal and replacement, pad and trace repair, and hot-air and reflow techniques.
• Troubleshoot boards and assemblies to component level using multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, and logic analyzers.
• Inspect work under magnification against workmanship standards and specifications; identify and correct defects.
• Read and interpret schematics, bills of materials, assembly drawings and engineering redlines.
• Work directly with engineers to build, test, and refine prototypes, recommending improvements to design and manufacturability.
• Keep accurate build, test, and rework records, and give clear status updates to the government lead.
• Maintain a clean, ESD-safe workstation and follow lab safety and security procedures.
• Manage parts, tools, and consumables for prototype builds, flagging shortages before they affect the schedule.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in electronics assembly, soldering and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated skill in hand soldering and rework of fine-pitch SMT components under a microscope.
• Steady hands and fine motor control for micro-scale work, plus strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams and BOMs.
• Proficiency with standard electronics test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, power supplies, signal generators).
• Working knowledge of ESD control and electronics workmanship quality standards.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced prototyping environment with shifting priorities.
• Clear communication with engineers and government personnel.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

About us We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all of CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and being resourceful in order to maximize efficiency and results.

What’s In It for You

• Great health benefits (for more info contact us directly)
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients’ productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class, leadership-altering event.

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We take Affirmative Action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.