Electrical Engineering Technician

Sierra Lobo, Inc. • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Sierra Lobo, Inc. is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Electrical Engineering Technician to assemble, integrate, and test critical hardware for spaceflight applications in laboratories at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The position is located at the company’s Brook Park, Ohio facility.

The technician will build printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), complex mechanical assemblies, cable harnesses, and specialized test fixtures. Work requires interpreting and closely following engineering drawings and procedures while adhering to NASA and IPC aerospace workmanship standards. The role also supports integration and electrical testing, and requires accurate documentation in accordance with the company Quality Management System (QMS) and AS9100 requirements.

Sierra Lobo offers customers professional and technical capabilities in Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies, and develops products and processes related to cryogenic fluid and thermal management systems, densified propellant management systems, and prototype extreme pressure and temperature systems. Its customers include the Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency, and NASA.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience building printed circuit board assemblies, mechanical assemblies, electrical cable assemblies, and test fixtures for spaceflight systems, engineering development hardware, and/or ground support equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with, or current or prior certification in, NASA-STD-8739.4A, NASA-STD-8739.1B, and/or IPC J-STD-001 with Space Addendum.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the listed certifications.
• Proficiency with microscopes, precision soldering irons, crimp tools, torque wrenches, and fluid dispensing equipment.
• Experience measuring, mixing, and applying specialized epoxies, silicones, and conformal coatings within specified pot-life windows.
• Experience operating standard electrical test equipment, such as multimeters and power supplies.
• Meticulous, clear, and accurate documentation practices consistent with company QMS and AS9100 requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in small, interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to identify potential issues and communicate them promptly to engineering and quality personnel.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble high-reliability PCBAs, mechanical housings, and chassis components.
• Build, crimp, solder, and route complex cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Construct and prepare specialized electrical and mechanical test fixtures to support engineering evaluations.
• Perform precision cleaning, conformal coating, staking, potting, and encapsulation using a variety of polymeric materials.
• Support the integration and electrical testing of assemblies and fixtures using standard laboratory test equipment.
• Follow detailed assembly drawings, schematics, process plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Accurately document build steps in manufacturing logs in accordance with the company QMS and AS9100 requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed