Electrical Technician I/II

These Electrical Technician I and II roles support the electrical engineering team building ultra long range unmanned aerial systems for the U.S. government and allied partners. The technicians turn engineering designs into working hardware, handling PCB assembly, reflow and rework, wiring harness builds and bench testing from prototype through flight-ready units.Electrical Technician I candidates build and test hardware under the direction of senior technicians and engineers, while Electrical Technician II candidates work more independently, take on complex rework and help improve build and test processes. The roles are based on-site in Herndon, VA, in a fast-moving, venture-backed environment where designs go from fab house to flight in weeks, with occasional travel to field test locations.Job Responsibilities:Assemble PCBs using surface mount and through-hole soldering techniquesOperate reflow ovens and pick-and-place equipment for prototype and low-rate production buildsPerform PCB rework and repair, including fine-pitch componentsInspect assemblies under magnification to IPC workmanship standardsBuild, terminate and test wiring harnesses and cable assembliesWork from schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings and work instructionsCarry out continuity, functional and bench tests using multimeters, power supplies and oscilloscopesSupport engineers with prototype builds, integration and troubleshootingSupport environmental testing and flight test preparationRecord build and test results and flag defects or design issues to engineeringMaintain an organized, ESD-safe lab and manage component and parts inventoryTechnician II: lead complex rework, train Technician I staff and help develop build and test proceduresExperience Required:High school diploma, with an associate degree, technical certification or military electronics training preferredElectrical Technician I: 1+ years of hands-on PCB assembly or electronics build experienceElectrical Technician II: 3+ years of hands-on PCB assembly, rework and test experienceStrong surface mount and through-hole soldering skillsExperience with reflow ovens and PCB rework stationsAble to read schematics, assembly drawings and BOMsExperience with basic test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies and oscilloscopesIPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification preferredWiring harness and cable assembly experience desirableAerospace, defense or other high-reliability electronics experience desirableUS citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance