Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $34-$40
Job Title:Senior Electronic Technician Location:Irvine, CA (100% Onsite) Job Type:Direct Hire
Position Overview A well-established aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer is seeking a Senior Electronic Technician to join their growing production team in Irvine, CA. This role is responsible for building, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting ruggedized electronic systems used in critical defense and aerospace programs. The Senior Electronic Technician will perform hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electronic systems in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong schematic reading ability, excellent soldering skills, and experience using standard electronic test equipment.
Compensation
- $34 $40 per hour
- Overtime opportunities available
Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, and test ruggedized electronic systems including cameras, recorders, and display units
- Read and interpret electronic schematics, assembly drawings, and technical work instructions
- Perform troubleshooting and repair of electronic systems down to the component level
- Utilize test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, digital voltage meters, and soldering stations
- Perform PCB-level rework and hand soldering under a microscope
- Support high-mix, low-volume production (typically 5100 units per run)
- Accurately document work performed and maintain quality standards
Requirements
- 510+ years of experience as an Electronic Technician in a manufacturing environment
- Associates degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field required
- Strong experience reading and interpreting electronic schematics and assembly drawings
- Hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience at the component level
- Proficiency using electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, soldering tools)
- Experience in regulated environments (aerospace, defense, or medical)
- Strong hand soldering skills and PCB rework experience
- Must be able to pass a soldering test
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace or defense electronics manufacturing experience
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9001 environments
- IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certifications
- Experience with ruggedized or military-spec electronics
Work Environment
- High-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
- Approximately 85% assembly/testing and 15% repair work
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with cross-functional interaction
Benefits
- Medical coverage (PPO and HMO options)
- Company covers 75% of employee HMO premium
- Dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Two weeks paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
Apply today to join a team supporting innovative aerospace and defense programs in a hands-on, collaborative environment.