Engineering Technician I

Job Title: Engineering Technician - Electronics

Duration: 12 Months | Contract to hire.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Worksite: Onsite | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Position Overview

Client is 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
  • 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
  
  
  

Note: The hiring team may review this requirement if candidate availability becomes limited.

Preferred Qualifications

• RF electronics experience
• Product validation or laboratory testing experience
• Experience in an R&D, engineering lab, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with:
  
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs)
  • Signal Generators
  • Environmental testing
  
  
  
• Experience with Python, LabVIEW, or basic test automation
• Familiarity with IPC, JEDEC, MIL-STD, or related standards

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Lift up to 25 pounds
• Bend, reach, kneel, and squat
• Move throughout laboratory environments
• Work safely around electronic equipment and test stations