Electronics Technician

This is a non-remote, full-time onsite position located in Springfield, VA.

About the role

In this role, you will design, fabricate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain custom electronic systems used in operational and laboratory environments. You will work closely with engineers, developers, and government stakeholders to evaluate new technologies, perform laboratory testing, and develop innovative hardware solutions. The position supports the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept and prototype fabrication through testing, deployment, and field sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, assemble, test, and troubleshoot custom RF and electronic systems for laboratory and operational use.
• Design custom RF antennas for specialized frequency bands and operational requirements using industry-standard design principles and test equipment.
• Design schematic diagrams and multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs) using CAD tools such as Altium Designer.
• Program and debug embedded microcontrollers and circuit board controllers using C/C++, Arduino, STM32, ESP32, or similar embedded platforms.
• Perform precision micro-miniature soldering and rework of surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole electronic assemblies in accordance with IPC standards.
• Fabricate, modify, repair, and test prototype electronic assemblies and RF circuits.
• Tune, characterize, and optimize RF antennas, filters, amplifiers, and transceivers using spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNA), signal generators, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Conduct circuit board troubleshooting to the component level, identifying and replacing failed components and validating repairs.
• Develop and integrate RF subsystems, miniature transceivers, embedded sensors, power management circuits, and supporting electronic hardware.
• Support new capability development by evaluating engineering requirements, building prototypes, conducting testing, documenting results, and recommending design improvements.
• Manage and maintain an electronics laboratory, including calibration, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and laboratory safety.
• Develop technical documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, test procedures, and engineering reports.
• Support system integration, field testing, operational deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers and fabrication specialists to ensure proper electronic integration, packaging, and manufacturability.

Requirements

• Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility. (US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.)
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in electronics, RF systems, or electrical engineering support.
• Extensive experience designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting RF electronic systems.
• Experience designing custom RF antennas and matching networks for specialized applications, including use of antenna design software.
• Experience designing printed circuit boards (PCB) using Altium Designer or equivalent electronic CAD software.
• Experience programming embedded microcontrollers and developing firmware for electronic control systems.
• Proficiency performing precision micro-miniature soldering, PCB rework, and component-level repairs.
• Experience operating electronic laboratory equipment including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNA), oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Experience tuning, testing, and optimizing RF antennas, filters, and wireless communication systems.
• Knowledge of RF propagation, impedance matching, transmission lines, electromagnetic principles, and antenna performance measurements.
• Experience integrating sensors, embedded controllers, power management systems, and RF communications hardware.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, FeatureCam, or similar mechanical CAD software for enclosure and hardware integration.
• Experience supporting prototype fabrication, engineering testing, and product validation activities.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose hardware failures to the component level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed technical documentation and communicate effectively with engineers and government customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Six (6) or more years of related experience.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and related toolboxes.
• Military and operational deployment experience.
• SERE Level C training or equivalent.

Schedule

• Standard work schedule is 40 hours per week (8 hours per day) with occasional overtime or the need to flex hours based on customer support needs.
• Some after-hours or short-term shift work may be required to support urgent customer needs, including weekends and holidays.
• Regular travel is required (up to 25%).
• Must be able to deploy for short durations (not to exceed 30 days) worldwide in potentially austere environments in support of operations, exercises, and test events.
• Must pass requisite physical examinations, comply with applicable theater entry requirements (TERs), and maintain deployability status.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time working in an office/lab environment, industrial space, or under various environmental conditions while conducting fieldwork.
• Must be able to lift various sizes of materials and equipment (up to 50 lbs).

Pay

Hiring hourly range: $53 – $72.50/hr (Service Contract Act (SCA) non-exempt hourly). In addition to the base hourly rate, you may be eligible for an additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked to comply with SCA minimums.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.