Electrical Engineering Technologist - Aerospace & Defense Systems

Electrical Engineering Technologist – Aerospace & Defense Systems

Up to $70,000 • Greater Milwaukee / Northeast Wisconsin Corridor • 100% Onsite • Direct-Hire

The Opportunity: Step away from the slow-moving, bureaucratic "cog in the machine" corporate environments. A highly respected, veteran-owned aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer is expanding its technical team. This organization has established a decade of consistent, high-velocity growth by delivering specialized, ruggedized mission-critical electronic systems for elite military and aviation applications.

• EXPERIENCE DEPTH: Hands-on electronic bench experience is required; an Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology is preferred, but 10+ years of direct industry trades experience is considered a full equivalent
• BENCH MASTERY: Verifiable proficiency in PCB assembly and precision soldering; practical familiarity with IPC standards is essential
• TECHNICAL LITERACY: Absolute capability to confidently read, interpret, and troubleshoot directly from electrical schematics, engineering wire diagrams, and technical drawings
• EARNING POTENTIAL: Up to $70,000 base salary (fully scaling with hands-on technical depth) + 401(k) and full corporate benefits package
• TRAVEL PROFILE: Up to 20 days per year of domestic travel to support field testing, aerospace validation, or client installations
• LOCATION: Greater Milwaukee / Northeast Wisconsin corridor (Must reside within a dependable daily driving radius of the production plant)
• COMPLIANCE: United States work authorization required; corporate visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available

For a skilled electronics technician or technologist who is tired of repetitive, mundane assembly line work, this direct-hire opportunity provides an exceptional professional upgrade. Operating as a lean, agile engineering team, this position serves as the primary technical bridge between initial component design and physical production layout. Instead of being stuck handling a single repetitive task, the technologist will touch every single phase of the build cycle—from initial prototype creation to advanced engineering troubleshooting.

The company culture is anchored in a non-bureaucratic, mission-first environment that values individual technical autonomy, pride in craftsmanship, and clear accountability. Because they support high-specification defense pipelines, their project backlog is incredibly stable. For a self-directed professional who wants to see their craftsmanship literally take flight, this role provides a distinct, transparent path to advance into broader engineering responsibilities over time.

What You Will Be Doing

• Precision Assembly: Executing high-reliability soldering and assembly of multi-layer PCBs to strict IPC quality benchmarks for both custom prototypes and production runs.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing, tracing, and resolving complex hardware deviations within electrical assemblies, active circuit components, and specialized wire harnesses.
• Engineering Liaison: Partnering directly with hardware designers to support initial board layouts, coordinate prototype builds, conduct product testing, and streamline manufacturing startups.
• Project Coordination: Assisting with active Bill of Materials (BOM) development, technical component sourcing, and electrical equipment specification.
• Documentation Management: Preparing clean technical specifications, design tracking drawings, and foundational component calculations.
• Quality Compliance: Championing facility-wide quality assurance activities and test logging in strict alignment with AS9100D aerospace requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• Bench-Level Expertise: A rock-solid, verifiable background operating as a dedicated electronics or electrical technologist, where hands-on component manipulation is your primary strength.
• Schematic Literacy: Confident, independent ability to navigate multi-page wiring diagrams and trace logic faults across complex circuit architectures.
• Problem-Solving Instincts: A natural, diagnostic mindset capable of isolating circuit performance errors or assembly structural defects without heavy oversight.
• Self-Starter Mentality: A highly reliable professional who feels completely comfortable executing tasks and managing shop priorities under minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Strong Pluses: High-value assets include direct past experience with LED lighting products or photometric measurement, familiarity with NVIS or military-spec systems, exposure to SolidWorks or P-Spice, or a professional military background within a defense-contracting facility.