Electrical Engineering Technologist – Aerospace & Defense Systems

Electrical Engineering Technologist – Aerospace & Defense Systems

Proposed salary: up to $70,000.

Location:

Greater Milwaukee / Northeast Wisconsin Corridor. Work: 100% onsite.

Employment type:

Direct hire.

The Opportunity:

Step away from the slow-moving, bureaucratic "cog in the machine" corporate environments. A highly respected, veteran-owned aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer is expanding its technical team. This organization has established a decade of consistent, high-velocity growth by delivering specialized, ruggedized mission‑critical electronic systems for elite military and aviation applications.

• EXPERIENCE DEPTH:
  Hands‑on electronic bench experience is required; an Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology is preferred, but 10+ years of direct industry trades experience is considered a full equivalent.
• BENCH MASTERY:
  Verifiable proficiency in PCB assembly and precision soldering; practical familiarity with IPC standards is essential.
• TECHNICAL LITERACY:
  Absolute capability to confidently read, interpret, and troubleshoot directly from electrical schematics, engineering wire diagrams, and technical drawings.
• EARNING POTENTIAL:
  Up to $70,000 base salary (fully scaling with hands‑on technical depth) + 401(k) and full corporate benefits package.
• TRAVEL PROFILE:
  Up to 20 days per year of domestic travel to support field testing, aerospace validation, or client installations.
• LOCATION:
  
  Greater Milwaukee / Northeast Wisconsin corridor (must reside within a dependable daily driving radius of the production plant).
• COMPLIANCE:
  United States work authorization required; corporate visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.

For a skilled electronics technician or technologist who is tired of repetitive, mundane assembly line work, this direct‑hire opportunity provides an exceptional professional upgrade. Operating as a lean, agile engineering team, this position serves as the primary technical bridge between initial component design and physical production layout. Instead of being stuck handling a single repetitive task, the technologist will touch every single phase of the build cycle—from initial prototype creation to advanced engineering troubleshooting.

The company culture is anchored in a non‑bureaucratic, mission‑first environment that values individual technical autonomy, pride in craftsmanship, and clear accountability. Because they support high‑specification defense pipelines, their project backlog is incredibly stable. For a self‑directed professional who wants to see their craftsmanship literally take flight, this role provides a distinct, transparent path to advance into broader engineering responsibilities over time.

• Precision Assembly:
  Executing high‑reliability soldering and assembly of multi‑layer PCBs to strict IPC quality benchmarks for both custom prototypes and production runs.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  Diagnosing, tracing, and resolving complex hardware deviations within electrical assemblies, active circuit components, and specialized wire harnesses.
• Engineering Liaison:
  Partnering directly with hardware designers to support initial board layouts, coordinate prototype builds, conduct product testing, and streamline manufacturing startups.
• Project Coordination:
  Assisting with active Bill of Materials (BOM) development, technical component sourcing, and electrical equipment specification.
• Documentation Management:
  Preparing clean technical specifications, design tracking drawings, and foundational component calculations.
• Quality Compliance:
  Championing facility‑wide quality assurance activities and test logging in strict alignment with AS9100D aerospace requirements.

• Bench‑Level Expertise: A rock‑solid, verifiable background operating as a dedicated electronics or electrical technologist, where hands‑on component manipulation is your primary strength.
• Schematic Literacy:
  Confident, independent ability to navigate multi‑page wiring diagrams and trace logic faults across complex circuit architectures.
• Problem‑Solving Instincts: A natural, diagnostic mindset capable of isolating circuit performance errors or assembly structural defects without heavy oversight.
• Self‑Starter Mentality: A highly reliable professional who feels completely comfortable executing tasks and managing shop priorities under minimal day‑to‑day supervision.
• Strong Pluses:
  High‑value assets include direct past experience with LED lighting products or photometric measurement, familiarity with NVIS or military‑spec systems, exposure to Solid Works or P‑Spice, or a professional military background within a defense‑contracting facility.