Engineering Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

• We are seeking Engineering Technicians – Electronics to support engineering, product validation, laboratory operations, troubleshooting, and new product introduction activities at its Los Angeles facility.
• These are temp-to-hire opportunities with an initial assignment duration of 12 months, with the potential for extension or conversion based on performance and business needs.
• This is a hands-on technical role supporting RF, digital, and electronic hardware development in a laboratory and engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Electronics Testing & Validation:

• Execute functional, parametric, and performance testing on electronic and RF products Support environmental qualification testing including:
• Thermal cycling
• Humidity testing
• Shock testing
• Vibration testing
• Configure test setups and monitor equipment during testing activities

Troubleshooting & Hardware Support:

• Assist engineers with component-level, board-level, and system-level troubleshooting
• Read and interpret:
• Electrical schematics
• PCB layouts
• Assembly drawings
• Mechanical drawings
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations

Laboratory Operations:

• Perform precision soldering, rework, and component replacement
• Build test fixtures, cables, and wire harnesses
• Support prototype assembly and validation activities
• Maintain ESD-compliant laboratory practices

Documentation & Reporting:

• Record and organize test results
• Prepare technical reports and failure analysis documentation
• Maintain engineering records and laboratory logs
• Assist with creation of SOPs and work instructions

Manufacturing & NPI Support:

• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Validate assemblies and test configurations before transfer to manufacturing
• Support production readiness activities

Required Qualifications: (Education & Experience)

One of the following:

• High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of electronics, hardware, or RF support experience; OR
• Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related technical field with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Equivalent military electronics training and hands-on hardware experience
• Technical Requirements
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Experience troubleshooting electronic assemblies and hardware systems
• Hands-on soldering and rework experience

Experience using:

• Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies and Electronic Test Equipment
• Understanding of electronic components, PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, and mechanical assemblies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Certification Requirements:

• IPC Certification required
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001

Software Galaxy Systems, LLC (SGS) is an award-winning Contingent Workforce Services firm providing a broad range of integrated suite of services through a global delivery platform. SGS brings innovative talent management strategies to empower its clients to stay focused on growth of their core competencies. SGS has developed a comprehensive process-oriented methodology to manage high-volume contingent labor, payroll services and SOW’s for today’s competitive landscape.

SGS is proud of the partnerships it has built with its clients, MSP’s, and employees which has allowed it to deliver unparalleled service to its wide-ranging customer base. SGS is a certified minority owned enterprise that provides innovative yet practical solutions, from concept through execution. We combine technology with strategy and aim to deliver results today that endure tomorrow. SGS’ client centric approach delivers unparalleled value with vastly responsive, streamlined and highly process oriented workforce solutions.

SGS has been awarded and acknowledged by leading MSP’s (i.e., KellyOCG, TAPFIN, Guidant Global, etc.) for its exemplary performance in the contingent workforce space.

Company Description

Software Galaxy Systems, LLC (SGS) is an award-winning Contingent Workforce Services firm providing a broad range of integrated suite of services through a global delivery platform. SGS brings innovative talent management strategies to empower its clients to stay focused on growth of their core competencies. SGS has developed a comprehensive process-oriented methodology to manage high-volume contingent labor, payroll services and SOW’s for today’s competitive landscape.\r\n\r\nSGS is proud of the partnerships it has built with its clients, MSP’s, and employees which has allowed it to deliver unparalleled service to its wide-ranging customer base. SGS is a certified minority owned enterprise that provides innovative yet practical solutions, from concept through execution. We combine technology with strategy and aim to deliver results today that endure tomorrow. SGS’ client centric approach delivers unparalleled value with vastly responsive, streamlined and highly process oriented workforce solutions.\r\n\r\nSGS has been awarded and acknowledged by leading MSP’s (i.e., KellyOCG, TAPFIN, Guidant Global, etc.) for its exemplary performance in the contingent workforce space.