Associate Electrical Engineering Technologist – Sensing and Communication Systems (REQ 344)

Applied Physical Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Associate Electrical Engineering Technologist to join our team in Pawcatuck, CT. This role supports engineering staff in implementing electrical designs and offers exposure to cutting-edge, multidisciplinary technologies in a small-company environment that values innovation and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering staff in the production, integration, and test of electronic systems.
• Assist with setup and execution of factory acceptance test procedures.
• Support procurement of printed circuit boards and other project materials.
• Create, update, and track engineering process instructions.
• Execute small-scale engineering tests, collect and analyze data, and present findings.
• Support production teams with technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical assemblies and wire harnesses.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical or computer engineering technology (0–3 years of relevant experience).
• Proven experience building and testing circuits and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with common lab equipment: oscilloscopes, voltage probes, multimeters, Meg-Ohm meters, signal analyzers, etc.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and update drawings using Electrical CAD software.
• Hands-on experience with electrical assemblies, soldering, and basic hand tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills using MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (typically requires U.S. citizenship and a background investigation).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Altium Design.
• Experience with PCB board design, layout, and procurement.
• Basic knowledge of a coding language (Python, C/C++).
• Interest in supporting production of complex electrical assemblies.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Excellent benefits.
• Comfortable working conditions.