Electronics Engineering Technician

Firestorm•San Diego, CA

9d•$28 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Firestorm Labs is seeking a hands-on Electronics Engineering Technician to support the development, testing, and production of autonomous defense platforms. The technician will work closely with engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing teams to move advanced electronics from prototype to production, including assembling control modules, debugging flight systems, and improving build processes. The role is based at the company's headquarters in San Diego, California, and requires daily on-site presence. Occasional travel of up to 10% may be required. The position involves building and testing electronic assemblies, troubleshooting systems to the component level, supporting production transitions, maintaining test equipment, and contributing to product reliability, quality, and manufacturability. The successful candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing and lab environment, using precision and sound judgment while collaborating across disciplines. The role also involves working with hazardous materials under safety-controlled conditions and following required PPE, ESD, safety, and environmental-control practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, test, or R&D environments.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance, as required by ITAR regulations.
Experience with hand soldering (through-hole and SMT), PCB rework, and wire harness fabrication.
Experience reading and interpreting schematics, layout files, bills of materials, technical orders, and/or mechanical drawings.
Experience using electronic test equipment, hand and soldering tools, and 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 such as 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 or manufacturing environment.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and to perform extended periods of standing, bench work, or seated computer use.
Ability to follow PPE, ESD protection, safety protocols, and environmental controls.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
Experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
IPC/J-STD certifications, such as IPC-7711/7721, IPC-A-610, or IPC-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 such as JIRA, Confluence, or MES.
Experience supporting design-for-manufacturing (DFM) or design-for-test (DFT) initiatives.
Experience with continuous-improvement tools and methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, ACE, CORE, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Build, rework, and test electronic assemblies, including PCBAs, wire harnesses, and control units, for production and engineering.
Perform visual and functional inspections, troubleshoot electronics components and systems to the component level, and conduct root cause analysis.
Support first-article builds and document procedures and build and test results as products transition from prototype to production.
Assist with 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.
Support maintenance, repair, and installation of electronic equipment and related devices, including transmitting and receiving equipment, computers, and industrial measuring, controlling, and calibration devices.
Perform incoming inspection and quality-control checks; identify and resolve non-conformance issues.
Provide technical feedback to production and engineering teams and support design changes and failure analysis.
Track calibration, preventive 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 work performed.
Contribute to continuous-improvement efforts related to performance, yield, and manufacturability.
Work effectively in a technically diverse team and demonstrate understanding of engineering terminology.
Perform non-routine tasks using knowledge of avionics and electronic procedures and principles.
Work with hazardous materials under safety-controlled conditions.
Perform other job duties as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Equity grants for new hires.
Unlimited PTO.
Company holidays, including a holiday hiatus in November and December.
Parental leave.
Lifestyle Spending Account.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Accident insurance.
Basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance, covered 100% by Firestorm.
Option to purchase additional life insurance for the employee and family.
Free 24/7 mental health resources, including therapy.
Free legal and financial work-life support services.
Opportunities for career growth.