Electronics Engineering Technician

Austin Sensing Company•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Sensing Company builds radar, acoustic, and RF sensors for defense, public safety, critical infrastructure, and autonomous systems. It designs and manufactures hardware in Austin, Texas. The Electronics Engineering Technician builds, tests, and troubleshoots electronics for sensing systems, working directly with engineers on prototype boards, hardware modifications, test setups, and production assemblies. This is a hands-on lab role involving soldering and board rework, cable-harness assembly, electrical measurements, and investigation of hardware failures. The role requires careful workmanship, clear recordkeeping, and the ability to translate engineering instructions into reliable hardware.

Requirements

Experience assembling, testing, or repairing electronic hardware.
Strong soldering and rework skills for surface-mount and through-hole components.
Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and test instructions.
Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, bench power supplies, and other electronic test equipment.
Working understanding of circuits, component functions, polarity, and electrical measurements.
Ability to troubleshoot methodically and recognize when an issue requires engineering input.
Careful workmanship, clear documentation, and consistent attention to detail.
Familiarity with ESD precautions and safe lab practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting prototype development and new board bring-up.
Experience with RF electronics, coaxial cables, and RF connectors.
Familiarity with spectrum analyzers or vector network analyzers.
Experience with fine-pitch rework, microscope inspection, or identifying PCB assembly defects.
Experience using Python or other tools to run automated tests.
Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards.
Technical training, an associate degree in electronics, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Assemble, inspect, and modify circuit boards and electronic assemblies for development and production.
Solder and rework surface-mount and through-hole components, including fine-pitch devices.
Build and repair cable harnesses, connectors, and test cables using drawings and wiring instructions.
Support board bring-up by checking power rails, connections, and signals.
Set up and run electrical tests using lab equipment.
Troubleshoot failed boards and assemblies, documenting symptoms, measurements, and repairs.
Install hardware modifications and verify that changes follow engineering instructions.
Program devices, load firmware, and run functional tests using established procedures.
Build and maintain test fixtures for engineering validation and production testing.
Record board revisions, serial numbers, test results, and rework history.
Maintain lab equipment, tools, and component supplies while following ESD controls and safe handling practices.