Electronics Technician

Allen Control Systems•Mountain View, CA

2d•$115,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

ACS (Allen Control Systems) is a defense technology company building precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies. We are looking for a highly skilled Electronics Technician to serve as the primary technician hire supporting our Mountain View site and the initial 5-10 engineers stationed there. This is a true jack-of-all-trades role: you'll handle electrical work like harness fabrication and soldering, mechanical work like turret assembly and disassembly, and part-time office management duties like shipping, receiving, and keeping the office organized. As we grow the Silicon Valley location, you’ll transition into a more EE-centric role. You'll need to be comfortable moving fluidly between these responsibilities as the site's needs demand. This role is based in Mountain View, CA.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics assembly, cable/harness fabrication, soldering, and circuit troubleshooting preferred.
Comfortable with basic mechanical assembly and disassembly work — using hand tools, following mechanical drawings, and working with fasteners and hardware.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical/engineering drawings.
A true jack-of-all-trades mindset — this role blends electrical, mechanical, and light office-management responsibilities, and you'll need to move fluidly between them as the site's primary technical hire.
Strong organizational skills and follow-through, since you'll independently manage day-to-day site logistics (shipping/receiving, office upkeep) alongside technical work.

Nice To Haves

IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification (or equivalent workmanship training).
Experience with ESD-safe handling practices in an electronics assembly environment.
Experience working independently at a small or satellite site with minimal on-site technical support.
Experience in a defense, aerospace, or other mil-spec manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and terminate cables and wiring harnesses to drawing/spec, and solder and rework electronic components and assemblies.
Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of electrical and electronic circuits using standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
Assemble and disassemble robotic systems and subassemblies to access boards, mounting points, and other components for repair, rework, or upgrade.
Support basic mechanical integration and fit-up work alongside engineering as needed.
Send and receive packages and shipments for the site, and help keep the office organized and running smoothly, supporting 5-10 engineers in the SW, EE and ME domains.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings; maintain accurate documentation of testing, modifications, and repairs.