Senior Engineering Technician & Lab Lead

Elbit Systems of America, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician to serve as a hands-on partner to Electrical Engineers. You will perform advanced soldering, board-level troubleshooting, and wire harness design, while ensuring lab safety and equipment readiness.

You will mentor junior technicians, manage lab inventory, support prototype builds and hardware validation, and work closely with cross‑functional teams to meet program objectives in a rigorous defense‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology and 9+ years of related experience.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Strong soldering and board‑level troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced soldering and rework on small electronic components.
• Conduct board‑level troubleshooting on complex CCAs.
• Design, assemble, and document wire harnesses per requirements.
• Support prototype builds, system integration, and hardware validation.
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Manage lab equipment inventory, calibration status, and scheduling.
• Ensure lab organization and safety compliance.
• Assist engineers with root cause analysis, data collection, test execution, and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior technicians.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to support hardware development.
• Comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and company policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of process engineering tasks.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Cable Harness

Lab Equipment

Schematic Reading

Root Cause

Mentoring

Cross-Functional

Education

Associates degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscope

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Programmable Power Supply

Job description

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician to serve as a hands-on partner to Electrical Engineers. You will perform advanced soldering, board-level troubleshooting, and wire harness design, while ensuring lab safety and equipment readiness.

You will mentor junior technicians, manage lab inventory, support prototype builds and hardware validation, and work closely with cross‑functional teams to meet program objectives in a rigorous defense‑oriented environment.