Sr. Research Technician – Fabrication & Test

VOLT•BURBANK, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Volt is hiring a Sr. Research Technician – Fabrication & Test in Burbank, California. The role manufactures, assembles, maintains, and troubleshoots custom Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used for aerospace engineering and production testing. The technician performs electronics assembly, wiring, soldering, cable and harness fabrication, printed circuit board work, and construction and inspection of electrical and mechanical assemblies. Working closely with Test Engineers, the technician supports equipment fabrication, integration, troubleshooting, dry-run testing, and verification. The position also involves reviewing engineering drawings and schematics for discrepancies, performing electronic tests, diagnosing equipment issues, documenting technical findings, and following aerospace quality standards and manufacturing procedures. This is a full-time, on-site contract position for up to eight months, with potential for temp-to-hire. The schedule is 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pay is $36.68–$44.15 per hour. Candidates must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR because the position involves access to export-controlled technical information.

Requirements

Two-year degree in Electronics or five years of equivalent experience in electronics test assembly, wiring, and soldering.
Experience manufacturing electronic test systems and electrical/mechanical assemblies.
Hands-on experience with electronics assembly, wiring, soldering, and testing.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wire lists.
Experience fabricating cables, wire harnesses, and electronic assemblies.
Knowledge of basic electronics theory and mathematics.
Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and electronic test equipment.
Ability to perform equipment testing according to established procedures.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and push up to 100 lbs.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR due to access to export-controlled technical information.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with aerospace and military electronics workmanship standards.
Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable and harness standards.
Experience developing or maintaining Automated Test Equipment.

Responsibilities

Manufacture, assemble, and troubleshoot custom Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used for aerospace engineering and production testing.
Perform electronics assembly, wiring, and soldering according to engineering drawings, schematics, and wire lists.
Fabricate and maintain cables, wire harnesses, printed circuit boards, and electronic test equipment.
Build and inspect electrical and mechanical assemblies used in automated testing systems.
Work with Test Engineers to support equipment fabrication, integration, and troubleshooting.
Review assembly drawings and schematics and identify discrepancies during fabrication.
Assist with dry-run testing and equipment verification procedures.
Perform electronic testing using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and related equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical connections and equipment issues.
Maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards and established manufacturing procedures.
Document technical findings and communicate with Engineering and Production teams.