Electronics Engineer Technician - Missoula, MT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:   Electronics Engineer Technician (Shop Support Specialist)

Location: Missoula, MT (100% Onsite)

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Duration: 1-Year Base starting October 2026 with 4 Option Years

Job Summary

Join the National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) in Missoula, MT, to play a vital role in advancing national wildfire response capabilities. You will be responsible for the electronic design, development, and testing of specialized systems, sensors, and instrumentation supporting next-generation Wildfire Chemical and Air Tanker operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Circuit Prototyping: Perform electronic circuit design, PCB layout, prototyping, and hands-on assembly of test fixtures.
• Testing & Diagnostics: Conduct troubleshooting, testing, and calibration of electronic systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and analyzers.
• System Integration: Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate electronic components into larger mechanical platforms.
• Documentation & Safety: Author and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protocols.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field with 5+ years of design and testing experience,  OR 10+ years of professional electronic design, prototyping, and testing experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of circuit theory, PCB CAD layout software, and test equipment operation. Experience with communications or sensors is a plus.
• Physical Demands: Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs and spending extended periods standing or walking.
• Security Clearance: Must pass a federal background check to obtain credentials (Linc Pass)