Sr. Research Technician - Fabrication & Test

Volt; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Term life

Short-term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

Other paid leaves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Volt is seeking a Sr. Research Technician - Fabrication & Test in Burbank, CA to manufacture and troubleshoot custom Automated Test Equipment used in aerospace production testing.

You will assemble, wire, solder, and inspect cables, PCBs, and electronic test gear per engineering docs, supporting integration with Test Engineers. The role requires hands-on electronics experience, ability to read drawings, and adherence to IPC/WHMA-620 standards.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in electronics or 5 years of equivalent electronics test experience.
• Experience manufacturing electronic test systems and electrical/mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on electronics assembly, wiring, soldering and testing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and wire lists.
• Experience fabricating cables, wire harnesses and electronic assemblies.
• Knowledge of basic electronics theory and mathematics.
• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to perform equipment testing per established procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with aerospace and military electronics workmanship standards preferred.
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable and harness standards preferred.
• Experience developing or maintaining Automated Test Equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and push up to 100 lbs.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble and troubleshoot custom Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used for aerospace engineering and production testing.
• Perform electronics assembly, wiring and soldering according to drawings, schematics and wire lists.
• Fabricate and maintain cables, wire harnesses, PCBs and electronic test equipment.
• Build and inspect electrical and mechanical assemblies used in automated testing systems.
• Work with Test Engineers to support equipment fabrication, integration and troubleshooting.
• Review assembly drawings and schematics and identify discrepancies during fabrication.
• Assist with dry-run testing and equipment verification procedures.
• Perform electronic testing using multimeters, oscilloscopes and related equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical connections and equipment issues.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards and manufacturing procedures.
• Document technical findings and communicate with Engineering and Production teams.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Wiring & soldering

Engineering drawings

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

ITAR awareness

Education

Two-year electronics degree

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Wire harness fabrication tools

Soldering irons

Job description

Volt is hiring for a Sr. Research Technician - Fabrication & Test position in Burbank, CA.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and troubleshoot custom Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used for aerospace engineering and production testing
• Perform electronics assembly, wiring, and soldering according to engineering drawings, schematics, and wire lists
• Fabricate and maintain cables, wire harnesses, printed circuit boards, and electronic test equipment
• Build and inspect electrical and mechanical assemblies used in automated testing systems
• Work closely with Test Engineers to support equipment fabrication, integration, and troubleshooting
• Review assembly drawings and schematics and identify discrepancies during fabrication
• Assist with dry-run testing and equipment verification procedures
• Perform electronic testing using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and related equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical connections and equipment issues
• Maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards and established manufacturing procedures
• Document technical findings and communicate with Engineering and Production teams

Schedule: Full-Time, On-site, 5:30am - 2pm. Contract up to 8 months, potentially temp-to-hire

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Electronics OR 5 years of equivalent experience in electronics test assembly, wiring, and soldering
• Experience manufacturing electronic test systems and electrical/mechanical assemblies
• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly, wiring, soldering, and testing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wire lists
• Experience fabricating cables, wire harnesses, and electronic assemblies
• Knowledge of basic electronics theory and mathematics
• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and electronic test equipment
• Ability to perform equipment testing according to established procedures
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Familiarity with aerospace and military electronics workmanship standards preferred
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable and harness standards preferred
• Experience developing or maintaining Automated Test Equipment preferred
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and push up to 100 lbs
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR due to access to export-controlled technical information

Pay: $36.68-$44.15 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• term life
• short term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email [e-mail] or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.