Senior Electronics Test Technician (Night Shift) Kirkland, WA Manufacturing

Echodyne; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PPO or HDHP/HSA

Mental health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Company holidays

Job summary

Echodyne seeks an Electronics Test Technician to support radar production and test-system development in Kirkland, WA. You will validate test stations, analyze data, and help maintain state-of-the-art production test solutions for compact solid-state radars.

The role emphasizes hands-on electronics measurement, documentation, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. Shift is 4:00 pm–12:00 am with a 10% differential for this schedule.

Qualifications

• Familiar with test system validation procedures.
• Hands-on experience writing technical documents and reports.
• Hands-on experience working with micro-electronics PCAs in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with ESD equipment and procedures.
• Experience using digital and analog test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs).
• Familiar with RF test equipment (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, signal generators).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary production line resource for test stations, fixtures, equipment, and process interruptions.
• Support test system development and integration activities.
• Perform test station qualification and validation activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis of test equipment failures and support corrective actions.
• Develop test system preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Compile and analyze test data to identify systemic issues and metrics.
• Develop debug methodologies for resolving emergent failure modes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects of manufacturing test processes with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Test system validation

Technical writing

Electronics prototyping

ESD procedures

RF test equipment

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Sr. Electronics Test Technician to join our fast-growing team.

Shift: 4:00 pm – 12:00 am, Monday - Friday

10% shift differential applies while working this shift.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As an Electronics Test Technician, you will play a key role in the production of Echodyne radars, enabling us to meet aggressive production goals while maintaining the highest of quality. You will contribute to developing and maintaining manufacturing test solutions that support radar production processes. In this role, you will draw upon your background in electronics and manufacturing test to aid in the development of state-of-the-art production test systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a primary production line response resource for test stations, fixtures, equipment, and process interruptions
• Support test system development and integration activities
• Perform test station qualification and validation activities
• Conduct root cause analysis of test equipment failures and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Develop test system preventive and corrective maintenance procedures
• Compile and analyze test and measurement data, distilling into key performance metrics to aid in the identification of systemic issues
• Develop and document debug methodologies in support of resolving emergent failure modes
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects of manufacturing test processes working with engineering, manufacturing, quality and design teams

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with test system validation procedures
• Hands-on experience writing technical documents and reports
• Hands-on experience working with micro-electronics printed circuit assemblies in a lab environment
• Familiarity with in ESD (electro-static-discharge) equipment and procedures
• Experience using digital and analog test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters
• Familiar with the use of RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and signal generators
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

• Python experience for interfacing with test equipment a plus
• Experience assessing standard RF test metrics such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point and bandwidth
• Understanding of analog/mixed signal circuits related to power development and distribution, I2C and SPI bus protocols, and clock synthesis and distribution
• Ability to read a schematic to identify test-points, components, and circuits

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant experience performing hands-on electronics measurement
• Hands on experience working on manufacturing test processes
• Eligibility to handle export-controlled data (ITAR, EAR)

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a non-exempt role.

The hourly rate for this role is

$33.27 — $49.86 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care – 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.