(Fastwater Staffing) Electronics Techs - Quonset Point, RI | On-site
About The Position
Fastwater Staffing is seeking an Electronics Technician for a contract role in Quonset, Rhode Island, supporting the Dive-XL platform. The technician will work hands-on with engineering and operations teams in a multidisciplinary environment to help deliver autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and scale production. The work includes building complex electromechanical assemblies, integrating electrical assemblies into AUVs, and supporting pressure-vessel fabrication and assembly. The role is onsite, with potential offshore travel to support operations as needed under the contract scope. This is a non-FTE contract position paid hourly. Contract duration, renewal, and scope will be defined by the engagement agreement. The stated hourly ranges are $28–$37 for candidates with 4–8 years of experience and $32–$42 for candidates with 8–12 years of experience; the rate is tailored to relevant qualifications.
Requirements
- 4–12 years of relevant electronics technician experience in fields such as robotics, defense, or avionics.
- Ability to perform detailed electromechanical assembly with tight-tolerance components and enclosures and complex wire routings.
- Familiarity with electrical engineering principles and concepts.
- Full understanding of the manufacturing life cycle.
- Experience using technical documentation, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.
- Commitment to product quality and strong personal accountability.
- Ability to perform electrical debugging using tools such as a digital multimeter and oscilloscope.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in subsea robotics, including AUVs, UUVs, or underwater equipment.
- Experience working with electrical systems up to 400VDC.
- Experience working in avionics.
- Subsea cable splicing or fabrication experience.
- Experience with pressure vessels or pressure systems and equipment.
- IPC 610 and/or 620 certification.
- Experience with JIRA, Teamcenter (PLM), NetSuite (ERP), or equivalent tools.
- Experience with low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering and operations personnel on pressure-vessel fabrication and assembly as part of AUV production integration.
- Fabricate complex wire harnesses, solder electronic modules including PCBAs, and modify commercial off-the-shelf components.
- Flash or load correct software and firmware versions onto devices.
- Build, test, and integrate complex electrical assemblies into AUVs.
- Design, prototype, and scale manufacturing jigs and fixtures to improve build and test efficiency.
- Follow detailed electrical and manufacturing documentation and build to engineering specifications.
- Help develop, document, and improve the pressure-vessel production process.
- Maintain organized work areas through 5S, inspect parts, close out work orders, and follow safety best practices.
- Support management of tools, equipment, and lab supplies, including maintenance, calibration, and raw-material stock.
- Potentially travel offshore to support the operations team as needed under the contract scope.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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