Associate Engineering Technician (Temporary)

SRC, Inc•Syracuse, NY

33d•$27 - $32

About The Position

SRC, Inc. is seeking a temporary Electrical Engineering Technician to support research, development, and limited production work on electronic warfare, radar, and communication systems. The hands-on position includes setting up and tearing down systems, building and testing components and subsystems, troubleshooting electronic and RF systems, and supporting laboratory and field testing. Work takes place in indoor laboratories and outdoor test environments, with opportunities to learn about advanced defense technologies. The technician performs prototyping, assembly, cable fabrication, circuit board testing, soldering, system assembly, and mechanical and electrical subsystem work. The role also involves preparing test equipment and fixtures, conducting functional, operational, environmental, and life testing, and helping maintain the laboratory. The employee follows safety, quality, compliance, and security standards in an ISO-compliant environment and collaborates with engineering teams. The position requires an associate degree in a relevant technical field, or a high school diploma plus at least five years of electronics experience. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and hands-on experience are accepted. The anticipated salary range for the Syracuse, New York location is $27.00–$32.00 per hour; actual pay depends on experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. SRC states that competitive benefit options are available, but does not specify them in the posting.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Technology, or a related field, or a high school diploma with at least five years of electronics experience.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and hands-on experience are accepted.
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and ability to read schematics, datasheets, mechanical drawings, and test procedures.
Experience using electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators.
Familiarity with mechanical assembly tools and fabrication techniques.
Strong teamwork and communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

RF circuitry experience.
Circuit board rework experience, including soldering surface-mount components, hot-air rework, and trace or jumper modifications.
Cable fabrication skills for power, data, and RF cables.
Experience using hand tools and power tools for fabrication and assembly.

Responsibilities

Set up, tear down, and move radar systems in laboratory and outdoor test areas.
Perform limited production, prototyping, and assembly, including cable fabrication, circuit board testing, soldering, and system assembly.
Identify required test equipment and conduct testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on electronic and RF systems.
Build and assemble mechanical and electrical subsystems and perform hands-on work in an electronic laboratory.
Troubleshoot and repair electronic warfare, radar, and communication systems using electronic and RF test equipment.
Set up standard test apparatus or fixtures, fabricate cables, and support functional, operational, environmental, and life testing.
Follow safety, quality, compliance, and security standards in an ISO-compliant environment.
Collaborate with engineering teams and support a culture of professionalism, trust, and integrity.
Assist with laboratory maintenance, including equipment calibration, cleanliness, and general improvements.