Onsite Electronics Engineer Technician for Wildfire Systems

asrinternationalcorp; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ASR International is seeking an Electronics Engineer Technician in Missoula, Montana to support the USDA Forest Service NTDP. The role covers design, development, testing, calibration, integration, and documentation of specialized electronic systems for wildfire response projects.

This onsite position requires hands-on lab work, clear technical documentation, and collaboration with NTDP engineers. Background checks and government credentialing may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a closely related technical field plus at least five years of experience in electronic design, development, and testing; or at least ten years of directly relevant experience in place of the stated degree.
• Proficiency with electronic design software, including PCB CAD tools, and working knowledge of electronic circuit theory.
• Hands-on skill using electronic test equipment and performing troubleshooting, calibration, prototyping, and assembly.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to follow electronics-lab and field safety practices, including ESD controls.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and spend extended periods standing or walking.
• Ability to work onsite in Missoula, Montana and complete the background-check and credentialing process needed for Government facilities, devices, and networks.
• Willingness to travel when authorized and required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electronic system, instrumentation, and control-unit design, development, and testing for wildfire response applications.
• Perform circuit design, printed circuit board layout, prototyping, assembly, and bench-level integration.
• Test, troubleshoot, and calibrate electronic equipment against applicable performance specifications.
• Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, user guidance, troubleshooting information, and technical summaries.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and NTDP personnel on integrated system designs and component integration.
• Operate and maintain oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and related laboratory equipment.
• Support prototypes, specialized test fixtures, finished assemblies, equipment maintenance logs, calibration records, and inventory evaluations.
• Contribute to electronics-lab safety inspections, including electrical safety and electrostatic-discharge practices.
• Review electronic schematics, PCB layouts, firmware documentation, and system-design documentation, and provide practical recommendations.
• Follow current shop procedures, safety requirements, property-control practices, and agreed deliverable schedules.

Skills

Electrical theory

PCB CAD

Test equipment

Documentation

Team communication

Safety practices

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related field

10 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

PCB CAD tools

Oscilloscopes & multimeters

Job description

ASR International is seeking an Electronics Engineer Technician in Missoula, Montana to support the USDA Forest Service NTDP. The role covers design, development, testing, calibration, integration, and documentation of specialized electronic systems for wildfire response projects.

This onsite position requires hands-on lab work, clear technical documentation, and collaboration with NTDP engineers. Background checks and government credentialing may be required.