Electronics Assembly Technician

Bedrock Ocean Exploration•Richmond, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission is to accelerate the exploration of Earth’s final frontier—the ocean—by pioneering autonomous technologies and unlocking transparent, actionable intelligence. We believe that understanding the ocean is essential to thriving on this planet and beyond. The ocean is not just a vast body of water—it is the foundation of our climate, our resources, our communications, and our energy. As critical infrastructure increasingly moves beneath the waves, our ability to explore, map, and safeguard the ocean’s bedrock becomes vital. We’re not just connecting the world by sea—we’re revealing the deep, unseen structure that connects all life. To secure our future, we must first understand the ground beneath us, the foundation of our civilization. As an Electronics Assembly Technician, you will own the build and validation of the electronic heart of our autonomous underwater vehicles and subsea systems. This role is more than basic PCB rework—you will assemble, power, test, debug, and validate complete electronic subsystems, helping transition designs from prototype to scalable production. You will take ownership of electronics-heavy assembly work so senior engineers can focus on design, while you ensure boards, harnesses, power systems, and integrated electronics are built, tested, and production-ready. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves building real hardware, using lab tools daily, and bridging the gap between electrical design and manufacturing.

Requirements

Associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or equivalent hands-on experience
5+ years building and testing real electronic hardware in robotics, aerospace, marine, medical, or industrial systems
Experience assembling PCBAs and full electronic subsystems—not just rework
Experience supporting designs from prototype through production
Experience with and understanding of ESD-safe component handling
Comfortable working in R&D environments where designs evolve rapidly
Advanced soldering and PCBA assembly/rework (fine pitch, QFN, SON exposure preferred)
Assembly and validation of PCBAs and electronic subsystems
Harness fabrication
Experience with batteries, power electronics, and power distribution
Experience with PCB modifications, rework, repairs, jumper wiring, for rugged repairs
Daily use of lab tools: oscilloscopes, DMMs, electronic loads, power supplies, current probes, logic analyzers
Ability to debug power, signal integrity, and functional issues
Ability to read schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams
Experience creating and maintaining assembly and test procedures
Strong workmanship and attention to detail
Hands-on, builder mindset—loves making hardware real
Strong problem-solving and debugging instincts
Comfortable working in fast-changing environments
Clear communicator with engineers, technicians, and operations teams
Takes ownership of work and quality
Ability to lift 40 lbs and work in lab, shop, and field environments
Capable of standing, bending, climbing ladders, and working with tools for extended periods
Ability to work in person at Richmond office
Up to 15% travel to support field and integration efforts

Nice To Haves

Basic familiarity with RF, sensors, and communication systems a plus
Experience with RF systems, antennas, or wireless modules
Familiarity with design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test principles
CAD or ECAD literacy
Programming or scripting for test automation
Subsea, marine, or robotics industry experience

Responsibilities

Assemble and integrate PCBAs, electronic modules, and full electronic subsystems
Perform advanced soldering, PCBA population, rework, and modification beyond basic repair
Build and integrate power systems, batteries, regulators, and distribution boards
Fabricate and integrate wiring harnesses and electronic assemblies into vehicles
Support the assembly and test of electromechanical assemblies as a system, not confined to electronics only.
Power up, bring up, and validate new electronic assemblies across hardware and software tool interfaces
Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, electronic loads, logic analyzers, and power supplies to debug issues
Support RF, sensor, and communication system bring-up and validation as needed
Troubleshoot electronics at board, subsystem, and system level
Build first articles and prototypes directly from early electrical designs
Support transition from prototype to production by refining build methods
Create and improve electronics assembly, test, and bring-up procedures
Support the creation of test fixtures for PCBAs and other subassemblies
Develop clear work instructions for electronics assembly and test
Maintain traceability for electronic builds and test results
Provide feedback to engineers on design-for-assembly and design-for-test
Work closely with electrical, mechanical, integration team, and field operators
Serve as the primary hands-on electronics builder so designers can focus on architecture and design
Support integration, test, and field teams when electronics issues arise