Electronics Technician

Seeking Electronics Technician with at least 5 years of experience to support prototype development, assembly, and low-rate manufacturing of electronics, power, and energy systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualified Candidates will be able to support the following:

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic circuits, PCB assemblies, cables, and subassemblies for both prototype and production builds. Knowledge of basic assembly techniques, procedures, and tools desired.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and work instructions to complete tasks accurately.
• Execute manual component-level rework, SMT and through-hole, modifications, and repairs on populated boards. Good soldering skills required. Knowledge of automated PCB processing a plus.
• Assemble electronics, control, and energy storage systems.
• Support engineering in development activities, including wiring harnesses, test setups, breadboards, and prototype builds.
• Support maintenance and operation of electrical/power test equipment.
• Follow ESD, safety, and quality procedures in a lab and production environment. Understanding of basic regulatory compliance issues, ESD control and mitigation required. EMI/RFI control and mitigation preferred.
• Setup standard test apparatus to conduct functional, operational, and/or environmental testing to evaluate prototype/production performance using multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
• Execute test procedures, collect data, and document results for engineering evaluation and design verification.
• Generate and update build records, test logs, and basic work instructions to support repeatable production.

Beyond Technical Skills

To be successful in CRG Defense’s corporate culture, Qualified Candidates must also be able:

• Work in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment
• Participate in multiple technical programs at once (typically 3 or 4 programs simultaneously)
• Apply a get-it-done, and get-it-done-right mindset coupled with attention to detail
• Apply proactive and reactive problem-solving skills: Be a self-starter
• Demonstrate competence in basic computer usage including MS Office, and web-based forms and applications

Required Qualifications and Eligibility

• Exclusive US citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Associate's degree or completion of certified program in electronics or equivalent (IPC 610A, IPC J STD-001 Certifications preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in electronics assembly, test, or repair (development, production, or field service environment)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO: 5 weeks of annual paid time off
• Paid holidays (federal holiday schedule)
• Family-friendly schedule flexibility
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible savings account (FSA)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Group term life
• Voluntary term life
• 401(k) retirement account with employer match contribution
• Wellness incentive opportunities
• Free coffee and soft drinks in the office
• Social events
• Free parking

Salary Range

$50,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

Our Company

CRG Defense, near Dayton, Ohio, is an Aerospace and Defense company that develops and delivers innovative, customer-focused technology solutions.

Our Focus Areas

• Aerospace Systems : quiet electric propulsion; electric aircraft systems; design-build-fly prototypes
• Power and Energy : battery technology; portable power systems; power conversion, management, and distribution; vehicle electrification
• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing : composite design and fabrication; high temperature material and process development
• Human, Health and AI : Patient care; wearables; environment monitoring and protection, and ML/AI development

The environment is dynamic but highly flexible with many exciting problem-solving opportunities and room to define future areas of technical growth for the organization.

We are seeking electronics technicians to support both product development and production activities within our electronics team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable building, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting electronic assemblies while working closely with engineers and production staff.

Who Are We?

CRG Defense’s multidisciplinary team has successfully tackled our customers’ most challenging problems with discipline, creativity and flexibility in core business areas including aerospace systems, power and energy, advanced materials and manufacturing, and Human, Health, and AI. This has resulted in CRG Defense being recognized as a leader in innovation, in technology commercialization, and in providing a work environment that is deeply rewarding. Because of the nature of our work, exclusive U.S. citizenship is required for employment, and employees may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. To learn more about us, please visit:

Our Values

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect and Dedication
• Innovation and Collaboration
• Humility, Agility, and Will

CRG Defense is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.