R&D Prototype Electronics Tech — Build, Test & Debug

Urban Sky; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Sky seeks a hands-on R&D Electronics Technician to support prototype assembly, bring-up, and failure analysis for new product development. You will work with design engineers to build, test, troubleshoot, and rework prototype and pre-production assemblies, performing root-cause analysis when units fail to meet spec.

The ideal candidate is comfortable with fine-pitch soldering under a microscope, fluent with bench test equipment, and eager to dig into problems until root causes are found.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of electronics assembly, prototype build, or failure analysis in an R&D, lab, RMA or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to hand-solder fine-pitch components, including 0402 and smaller passives, under a stereo microscope.
• Proficient with oscilloscopes and digital multimeters for circuit-level troubleshooting and signal verification.
• Extended periods of close, detail-oriented work under a microscope.
• Ability to sit/stand at a lab bench for extended periods and perform repetitive fine-motor tasks.
• Standard lab/production environment; ESD-controlled work areas; fumes managed with fume extraction.
• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Responsibilities

• Assemble, solder, and rework prototype and low-volume PCB assemblies under a microscope.
• Perform hand soldering, rework, and repair using hot air, soldering iron, and reflow/touch-up equipment to IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Build and modify cable harnesses, wire interconnects, and mechanical sub-assemblies for R&D builds.
• Bring up new boards and assist engineers with initial power-on, functional testing, and debugging of new designs.
• Conduct failure analysis on non-conforming units to isolate faults to component level and document findings.
• Operate and interpret results from oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other bench equipment.
• Use microscopy and visual inspection to identify solder defects and manufacturing issues.
• Maintain documentation of builds, test results, FA reports, and rework history.
• Flag design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) issues to engineering.
• Maintain clean, organized, ESD-safe lab and bench area; proper handling of ESD devices.
• Support small-batch production builds, kitting, work instructions and test fixture setup as projects transition to production.

Skills

Fine-pitch hand-soldering

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Microscope work

Lab bench skills

ESD safety practices

US citizen or permanent resident

Education

Associate degree / technical certificate in Electronics Technology or similar

Tools

Soldering iron

Hot air rework station

Reflow/touch-up equipment

Bench test equipment

Microscope

Job description

Urban Sky seeks a hands-on R&D Electronics Technician to support prototype assembly, bring-up, and failure analysis for new product development. You will work with design engineers to build, test, troubleshoot, and rework prototype and pre-production assemblies, performing root-cause analysis when units fail to meet spec.

The ideal candidate is comfortable with fine-pitch soldering under a microscope, fluent with bench test equipment, and eager to dig into problems until root causes are found.