Electronics Engineering Technician, Spectre Group

Firestorm•San Diego, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Firestorm Labs is on a mission to redefine how autonomous systems are built, deployed, and scaled faster, smarter, and at the edge of possibility. As an Electronics Engineering Technician, you won’t just be building boards and testing circuits, you’ll be enabling the rapid development of the world’s next-generation autonomous defense platforms. In this hands-on, high-impact role, you’ll partner closely with engineers, fabricators, and manufacturing teams to bring advanced electronics systems from prototype to production. Whether it's assembling a critical control module, debugging a flight system or optimizing our build processes, your contributions will directly shape the performance and reliability of mission-critical technologies. This is a role for a doer; someone who thrives on the manufacturing floor and in the lab, solves problems under pressure, and takes pride in precision. If you have previous experience as a hands-on technician with strong experience in electronics assembly, test and diagnostics, thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix environment and enjoys collaborating across disciplines to bring cutting-edge products to life. Then we want you on the Firestorm team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, test, or R&D environments.
U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
Experience with hand soldering (TH and SMT), PCB rework, and wire harness fabrication.
Experience reading and interpreting schematics, layout files, BOMs, technical orders and/or mechanical drawings.
Experience using electronic test equipment, hand & soldering tools, voltage and/or amperage measuring and recording devices
Experience troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function generators, and/or related test equipment.
Experience with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 and/or J-STD-001).
Experience with electrical safety, ESD best practices, and proper use of PPE in a lab/manufacturing environment.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
Experience working in the defense or aerospace industry
IPC/J-STD certifications (IPC-7711/7721, A-610, A-620)
Experience in prototype development, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and transitioning designs to high-volume builds
Familiarity with test automation, data acquisition, and sensor instrumentation.
Understanding of EMI/EMC, high-voltage, or high-power testing environments.
Experience with ERP systems and test documentation software (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MES).
Experience supporting design-for-manufacturing (DFM) or design-for-test (DFT) initiatives.
Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and methodologies-Lean, Six Sigma, ACE, CORE or equivalent

Responsibilities

Build, rework, and test complex electronic assemblies including PCBAs, wire harnesses, and control units in support of production and engineering.
Perform visual and functional inspections, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of electronics components and systems down to the component level.
Support first-article builds and document new procedures and build/test results for transitioning products from prototype to production.
Assist in the design, fabrication, and documentation of test harnesses, jigs, fixtures, and automated test systems.
Conduct functional and environmental tests using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, DAQs, and other instrumentation.
Supports maintenance, repairs and installation of various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, micro and mainframe computers and industrial measuring, controlling and calibration devices.
Execute incoming inspection and quality control checks; identify and resolve non-conformance issues.
Support production and engineering teams with technical feedback, design changes, and failure analysis.
Manage and track calibration, preventative maintenance, and repair of test equipment and lab instrumentation.
Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-compliant electronics lab and work environment.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all work performed
Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts for performance, yield, and manufacturability.
Demonstrate an understanding of engineering terminology and be able to work well in a technically diverse team environment.
Perform a variety of non-routine tasks and demonstrate considerable knowledge of avionics and electronic procedures and principles
Comfortable working with hazardous materials under safety-controlled conditions.
Perform other job duties as needed

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Equity grants for new hires
Unlimited PTO
Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
Generous Parental Leave
Lifestyle Spending Account
FSA
DCFSA
HSA
Hospital Indemnity insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Accident insurance
Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.