Senior Electronics QC Technician — Precision Soldering

Silvus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 5,235,000 - 5,607,000; Full time

Job summary

Silvus Technologies in West Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Electronics Quality Technician II to support StreamCaster MANET product development and manufacturing. This onsite role reports to the Quality Supervisor on the Operations - Quality Control team.

The successful candidate will lead diagnostics and root-cause analysis of complex electronics, manage high-priority RMAs, and perform precision soldering and rework.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in an electronics work environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree considered with experience.
• Expert-level hand soldering and rework skills for SMT, through-hole, and BGA components.
• Strong experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electronic schematics and troubleshoot to component level.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and failure documentation best practices.
• Familiarity with radio frequency systems and electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices.
• U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) required for clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• Background check clearance is required.
• Preferred: CIS/CIT certifications, ISO 9001 or AS9100 knowledge, Linux familiarity.
• Experience working with R&D in rapid prototyping and prior team leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced diagnostics and root cause analysis of failed units, including complex PCB assemblies and RF components.
• Own high-priority RMA cases requiring detailed forensic investigation and documentation.
• Perform precision soldering and rework of fine-pitch SMT and BGA components, including under-microscope repairs.
• Serve as a technical liaison among Quality, RMA, Engineering and Production teams.
• Develop and refine test protocols, repair procedures, and inspection criteria in coordination with Engineering.
• Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior and senior technicians.
• Assist with prototype builds, test fixture development, and validation testing for Engineering projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to workmanship standards, inspection methods, and failure reporting.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Soldering

Root cause analysis

Schematics interpretation

RF familiarity

Mentorship/leadership potential

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Silvus Technologies in West Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Electronics Quality Technician II to support StreamCaster MANET product development and manufacturing. This onsite role reports to the Quality Supervisor on the Operations - Quality Control team.

The successful candidate will lead diagnostics and root-cause analysis of complex electronics, manage high-priority RMAs, and perform precision soldering and rework.