Production Technician

Overwatch Imaging • Hood River, OR

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About The Position

Overwatch Imaging is an imagery intelligence technology company working to bring sensor autonomy to time-critical airborne search, detection, tracking and monitoring missions. Our Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software, native to our own line of purpose-built Smart Sensors and as an upgrade for airborne video gimbal platforms, brings Superhuman Vision and Workload Reduction to users of real-time imagery intelligence systems. We fundamentally believe that modern edge processing and AI-enabled autonomy can perform an important set of time-critical imagery intelligence missions better, faster and more safely than humans can alone. Founded in 2016 in Hood River, Oregon, we support private sector companies as well as federal, state and local agencies around the world with missions ranging from wildfire mapping and disaster response to law enforcement, border security, maritime domain awareness and tactical intelligence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree in electronics or technical certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• IPC certification preferred
• Familiarity with electronics assembly, tools, and safety practices
• Experience with quality control procedures and inspection techniques
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, or work instructions
• Basic computer skills (for data entry, tracking systems, etc.)
• Experience with lean manufacturing and ISO standards
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, venture-backed startup business environment
• Motivates and inspires teammates by demonstrating a prodigious work ethic
• Collaborates well in a small team environment with teammates and customers
• Enjoys hands-on work, learning new skills, and taking responsible risks
• Takes pride in seeing new products reach operational use quickly
• All applicants must be authorized to work on a permanent basis in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in electronics or technical certification
• IPC certification

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical and electronic components using hand tools or power tools.
• Assemble cable harness assemblies.
• Follow technical drawings or work instructions.
• Inspect finished products for quality and compliance with standards.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections.
• Record data from quality checks and report deviations to supervisors or QA.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area to meet 5S/lean manufacturing standards.
• Complete production logs, batch records, or digital tracking systems.
• Report any defects, delays, or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate records for inventory and material usage.
• Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and quality teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives or lean manufacturing events.

Benefits

• Growth Opportunities
• Impact Opportunity
• Team Collaboration
• Late Start Wednesday
• Time Off: Generous PTO
• Holidays: 10 company holidays
• Ownership: Equity/Stock Options
• Health Benefits: Medical/Dental premiums 100% covered by Overwatch Imaging for employees and their families, plus available pre-tax health savings account.
• 401K: Employer matching contributions up to 4% of pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED