Senior Electromechanical Test and Integration Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Range: $35.00hr - $40.00hr

Job Overview:

Our client is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent passionate about their work. Employees are unified in a shared dedication to the customer's mission and professional growth within an inclusive, engaging environment designed to promote work-life success. The organization delivers end-to-end technology solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

A Senior Engineering Technician is needed to join a dynamic test and integration team supporting cutting-edge defense and space programs. In this role, the candidate will leverage extensive technical expertise to autonomously lead complex test operations, mentor junior technicians, and drive solutions to challenging electromechanical integration problems in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Work Environment:

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) environment requiring hair net, booties, smock, and grounding straps.

Essential Functions:

Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas. Assists in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from schematics, operating or repair manuals, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions. Works with complex machines and computer systems.

• Build, modify, and integrate electromechanical assemblies, test equipment, fixtures, racks, and support tooling; support interconnect verification, wiring and termination, initial power-on, and troubleshooting to the component level.
• Read, interpret, and provide redline markups on electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, interconnect drawings, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs); collaborate with Engineering and Quality to implement improvements and technical recommendations.
• Perform cable and wire harness fabrication, build, repair, routing, bonding, and soldering; conduct continuity checks, resistance and voltage checks, and workmanship standard corrections.
• Manage lab test asset movement, storage, and availability; maintain critical spares and consumables inventory; coordinate across internal teams to execute time-sensitive work.
• Maintain detail-oriented management of inventory, assembly, and kitting activities to support program schedules and deliverables.
• Mentor and train lower-level technician peers, sharing technical expertise and best practices across electromechanical build and integration activities.
• Manage multiple tasks and less structured activities requiring independent judgment; coordinate build and integration activities, acting as a facilitator for the program Test Engineer.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a United States security clearance.

Must-Haves (Hard Skills):

• Experience operating Radio Frequency (RF) and digital test equipment and technology.
• Very strong computer skills, including the ability to run automated tests, navigate directories, and utilize Windows and Microsoft Office programs while adhering to strict documented processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with small, fragile, and detailed parts.

Nice-To-Haves (Hard Skills):

• Experience with qualification testing, including vibration, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or an Associate's Degree with a minimum of 6+ years of prior related experience.
• Active US security clearance preferred; must have the ability to obtain a US security clearance post-start.
• Demonstrated experience in electronic test, assembly, manufacturing, or a related technical field.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Hands-on experience with cable and wire harness fabrication including soldering, bonding, and routing in a high-reliability environment.
• Experience building and integrating electronic test equipment, fixtures, and racks for space or defense programs.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and Radio Frequency (RF) analyzers.
• Experience with interconnect verification, continuity checks, and resistance and voltage measurements.
• Background with inventory management, assembly kitting, and lab asset coordination.
• Experience providing redline markups on electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Forklift and Crane Certification or experience.

Benefits:

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer : Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.