Engineering Technician
Secon Order EffectsEl Segundo, California
Full Time
Posted October 23, 2025
$70k - $97k
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Job Description
An Engineering Technician role involving designing, prototyping, testing, and supporting manufacturing processes for electrical and electromechanical systems, working closely with engineering teams to translate specifications into hardware and scalable solutions across various projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate technical specifications into manufacturable hardware and scalable processes
- Support the full product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) through Final Assembly, Test, and Pack Out (FATP)
- Inspect, solder, and assemble PCBAs, wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical components
- Conduct quality control inspections and create manufacturing documentation
- Manage material tracking, logistics, and inventory flow
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment and tools
- Perform secondary operations, reworks, and repairs as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED with some application of technical skills outside of the classroom such as laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects, or internships.
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or Trade School certification OR 5 years of experience in a professional or Military technical role, with submission of Military Occupational Specialty MOS document if applicable.
- Expertise with testing electronic systems and familiarity with environmental test systems.
- Experience with soldering surface mount (SMT) and through-hole components down to 0201 package size.
- Proficiency in constructing flight quality wire harnesses.
- Ability to read, understand, and edit technical drawings and reports, and identify trends in failure modes.
- Proficiency in creating process, technical instructions, and documentation for engineering systems.
- Experience with manufacturing processes such as PCB fabrication, PCBA manufacturing, machining, conformal coating, etc.
- Willingness to work 40 hours a week on-site in El Segundo, California, USA.
- Eligibility to work on export-controlled projects according to U.S. Government export control regulations, including being a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or able to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- Ability and willingness to support the full product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) through Final Assembly Test and Pack Out (FATP), including bring-up activities and production scaling.
- Ability to perform inspection, soldering, and assembly of PCBAs, wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical, systems, and electronic components, ensuring compliance with quality and traceability requirements.
- Ability to conduct quality control inspections, create manufacturing documentation, and manage material tracking systems, logistics, and inventory flow.
- Ability to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment tools such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and electronic loads, while cultivating safe work practices.
- Ability to perform secondary operations, reworks, and repairs as needed.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation range of 70,490-97,110 USD
Flexible work hours and work from home policy
100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees and 50 dependents
Unlimited paid time off policy
11 paid company holidays
12 paid sick days
401(k) retirement account with employer matching
Generous paid parental leave
Relocation assistance if 50 miles away from the office
Electric Vehicle charging ports
Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen
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