Wildfire Systems Electronics Engineer Technician

ASR INTERNATIONAL; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

ASR International in Missoula, Montana is seeking an Electronics Engineer Technician to support the USDA Forest Service NTDP. This onsite role involves designing, developing, testing, calibrating, integrating, and documenting specialized electronic systems used in wildfire response and related projects.

You will work with mechanical engineers and NTDP personnel, perform circuit design and PCB layout, test and troubleshoot equipment, and produce schematics, procedures, and technical summaries.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or closely related field plus five years of experience; or ten years of directly relevant experience in place of the degree.
• Proficiency with electronic design software, including PCB CAD tools.
• Hands-on skill using electronic test equipment and performing troubleshooting, calibration, prototyping, and assembly.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to follow electronics-lab and field safety practices, including ESD controls.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and spend extended periods standing or walking.
• Ability to work onsite in Missoula, Montana and complete background checks/credentialing.
• Willingness to travel when authorized and required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electronic system, instrumentation, and control-unit design, development, and testing for wildfire response applications.
• Perform circuit design, printed circuit board layout, prototyping, assembly, and bench-level integration.
• Test, troubleshoot, and calibrate electronic equipment against performance specifications.
• Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, user guidance, troubleshooting information, and technical summaries.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and NTDP personnel on integrated system designs and component integration.
• Operate and maintain oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and related lab equipment.
• Support prototypes, specialized test fixtures, finished assemblies, equipment maintenance logs, calibration records, and inventory evaluations.
• Contribute to electronics-lab safety inspections, including electrical safety and ESD practices.
• Review electronic schematics, PCB layouts, firmware documentation, and system-design documentation, and provide practical recommendations.
• Follow current shop procedures, safety requirements, property-control practices, and agreed deliverable schedules.

Skills

PCB CAD tools

Electronic circuit theory

Electronic test equipment

Documentation writing

Team communication

Safety practices

Lift 50 pounds

Onsite Missoula

Willingness to travel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

PCB layout

Job description

ASR International in Missoula, Montana is seeking an Electronics Engineer Technician to support the USDA Forest Service NTDP. This onsite role involves designing, developing, testing, calibrating, integrating, and documenting specialized electronic systems used in wildfire response and related projects.

You will work with mechanical engineers and NTDP personnel, perform circuit design and PCB layout, test and troubleshoot equipment, and produce schematics, procedures, and technical summaries.