Electronics Assembly Technician

About Seasats We are a nimble, highly technical business that provides defense, scientific, and commercial customers with maritime robotics solutions. Our primary products are autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) built to carry sensors at sea for months at a time. The company is located in sunny San Diego and includes talented engineers, builders, tinkerers, and business architects. Internally, our work culture is hard working but fun. Externally, we've built a reputation for being professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to getting the job done. For more info, check out seasats.com. Role Electronics Assembly Technician Location San Diego, CA (in‑office) Salary $65,000‑85,000/yr + stock options, 401k matching, relocation assistance within the U.S. (if applicable), and other benefits. Role Overview Seasats is looking for a skilled, build‑savvy Electronics Production Technician to join our team as we accelerate manufacturing of our maritime vehicles. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting the build / assembly of the vehicle's cable harness, motor, sensors, batteries, and antennas. As a member of the electronics team, you'll make critical contributions alongside other experienced technicians and engineers. Role Details Your daily responsibilities will depend on your specific skills and our production phase. As examples, you might expect some of the following tasks: Measuring, cutting, and terminating wires to build vehicle cable harnesses Conducting quality control checks on your and other people's work Documenting production processes and identifying areas for efficiency improvements Potting waterproof assemblies It won't always be glamorous work; you may sometimes need to hunker down and spend a week splicing solar panel cables. You will, however, be part of a fun and hardworking team, quickly see your work deployed in the field, and have a hand in developing and improving the production process. Finally, you'll also receive a competitive salary, health insurance, stock options, and other perks that go along with being part of a rapidly growing ocean tech company. About You Advanced soldering and cable splicing skills (minimum of 5 years / IPC certification preferred) General electrical assembly experience (stripping cable jackets, tinning wires, crimping Molex connectors, SMD soldering) Keen interest in building an organized, well‑documented production process Enough patience, finger dexterity, and attention to detail to correctly terminate 12 or more 20/22 AWG wires into a connector Communication skills, teamwork, and humility Experience with potting, epoxies, and adhesives Life at Seasats Along with your salary, you'll receive perks including: Stock options Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer‑covered Gold HMO plan or other options) 401k matching up to 4% of salary Four free lunches per week An employee activity fund A pet‑friendly office Unlimited/Flex PTO We'll help you ramp up and will regularly take time to discuss what's working and what's not. We're also big on personal freedoms: if you're on top of your responsibilities and want the afternoon off to surf or spend time with friends and family, go for it! We have flexible hours, accommodating PTO, and a personable, high‑achieving work culture. We want someone who is excited to work hard and have fun in this environment. Our values are listed below; we are happy to explain them more during the interview process. Get Stuff Done Be Kind Fight Entropy Attack with Overwhelming Force Ask More Questions Lines, Not Dots Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor employment visas, so candidates must be independently authorized to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer We appreciate diverse perspectives and life experiences, so we encourage women, minorities, and people of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr