Engineering Technician I

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, Los Angeles
Aug 10, 2026
Job Title: Engineering Technician - Electronics Duration: 12 Months \| Contract to hire. Location: Los Angeles, CA Worksite: Onsite \| Monday - Friday \| 8:00 AM - 05:00 PM Position Overview Client is seeking Engineering Technicians - Electronics to support engineering, product validation, laboratory operations, troubleshooting, and new product introduction activities at its Los Angeles facility. These are temp-to-hire opportunities with an initial assignment duration of 12 months, with the potential for extension or conversion based on performance and business needs. This is a hands-on technical role supporting RF, digital, and electronic hardware development in a laboratory and engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Electronics Testing & Validation Execute functional, parametric, and performance testing on electronic and RF products Support environmental qualification testing including: Thermal cycling Humidity testing Shock testing Vibration testing Configure test setups and monitor equipment during testing activities Troubleshooting & Hardware Support Assist engineers with component-level, board-level, and system-level troubleshooting Read and interpret: Electrical schematics PCB layouts Assembly drawings Mechanical drawings Bills of Materials (BOMs) Support failure analysis and root cause investigations Laboratory Operations Perform precision soldering, rework, and component replacement Build test fixtures, cables, and wire harnesses Support prototype assembly and validation activities Maintain ESD-compliant laboratory practices Documentation & Reporting Record and organize test results Prepare technical reports and failure analysis documentation Maintain engineering records and laboratory logs Assist with creation of SOPs and work instructions Manufacturing & NPI Support Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) Validate assemblies and test configurations before transfer to manufacturing Support production readiness activities Required Qualifications Education & Experience One of the following: High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of electronics, hardware, or RF support experience; OR Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related technical field with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR Equivalent military electronics training and hands-on hardware experience Technical Requirements Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings Experience troubleshooting electronic assemblies and hardware systems Hands-on soldering and rework experience Experience using: Digital Multimeters Oscilloscopes Power Supplies Electronic Test Equipment Understanding of electronic components, PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, and mechanical assemblies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Certification Requirements IPC Certification required IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 Note: The hiring team may review this requirement if candidate availability becomes limited. Preferred Qualifications RF electronics experience Product validation or laboratory testing experience Experience in an R&D, engineering lab, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environment Familiarity with: Spectrum Analyzers Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) Signal Generators Environmental testing Experience with Python, LabVIEW, or basic test automation Familiarity with IPC, JEDEC, MIL-STD, or related standards Physical Requirements Candidates must be able to: Lift up to 25 pounds Bend, reach, kneel, and squat Move throughout laboratory environments Work safely around electronic equipment and test stations