Junior Electrical Technician

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Electrical Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the assembly, integration, testing, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, and power systems used in ground-based and space-flight platforms. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure high-reliability systems are built and validated to exacting standards for mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and wire electrical and electronic components, including circuit boards, harnesses, sensors, power supplies, and control systems, for ground and flight hardware.
• Support the setup and execution of electrical tests, including continuity, insulation resistance, functional, and environmental testing (e.g., thermal, vacuum, vibration).
• Aid in troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems to identify and resolve root causes of performance issues or failures.
• Follow detailed work instructions, schematic diagrams, and engineering documentation to build and test precision systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation of builds, test results, non-conformances, and system configurations.
• Support prototype builds and iterative development cycles for new ground support and space systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide feedback on assembly processes, component selection, and design for manufacturability/testability.
• Assist with inventory management of electronic components, wiring, specialized tools, and lab equipment.
• Support manufacturing and integration teams with assembly, testing, and quality control activities across various platforms.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure alignment on project requirements and timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, technical certification, or relevant hands-on experience in electrical engineering technology, electronics, avionics, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required).
• 0–3 years of experience in electrical assembly, electronic lab work, or precision technical environments, preferably with exposure to aerospace or ground station systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators), and wiring standards.
• Experience working with soldering irons, crimping tools, microscopes, and standard electrical lab instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive, high-precision tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and with high-reliability hardware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-reliability soldering, cable harness fabrication, and PCB assembly best practices (e.g., IPC standards).
• Familiarity with ground support equipment (GSE) or space flight hardware testing and integration.
• Experience working in ESD-controlled or cleanroom environments.
• Basic knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, or software/firmware loading is a plus.
• Exposure to CAD tools for electrical design or harness layout (e.g., Altium, AutoCAD Electrical).
• Experience supporting qualification testing or acceptance testing for aerospace systems.
• Passion for space exploration, satellite technology, or mission-critical ground systems.