Electronics - Test Technician II

Aventra Defense Systems serves the U.S. government and allied interests by engineering and providing autonomous aerial platforms. Positioned at the nexus of high-end hardware, software, and defense operations, we design, manufacture, and deploy technologies capable of operating within exceptionally rigorous global environments.

We operate as a purpose‑led organization that combines the agility of a startup with the rigorous standards required for national security. From fulfilling contracted deliveries to conducting government field trials and advancing system R&D, our operational tempo is driven by the critical nature of the challenges we address.

• 100% employer‑paid health coverage — medical, dental, and vision — for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) offering
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance coverage
• 4% 401(k) match, immediately vested
• Generous PTO and sick time

The Electronics / Test Technician II is an advanced role bridging the gap between hardware assembly and engineering design. The technician takes the lead on complex prototype execution, intricate SMD rework, and critical board bring‑up phases. This role requires strong analytical skills to troubleshoot failures, program manufacturing equipment, and collaborate directly with engineers to validate new designs. The Technician II also performs and runs in‑house lab tests under the direction of the Engineering Team — including thermal‑vacuum chamber tests, battery discharge/charge cycle tests, and other stress testing — helps set bench standards, maintains SMT and rework equipment, and mentors Technician I staff.

• Perform advanced SMD rework and reflow, including fine‑pitch, QFN, and BGA removal/replacement under microscope using hot‑air, preheat, and reflow profiles
• Lead board bring‑up on prototype and first‑article boards: rail‑by‑rail power‑up, sequencing checks, functional verification, and iterative debug with the design engineer
• Diagnose and root‑cause hardware faults to the component level — using DMM, oscilloscope, bench supplies, and logic/protocol tools — and implement and verify fixes

• Perform and run in‑house lab tests under the direction of the Engineering Team, including thermal‑vacuum chamber tests, battery discharge/charge cycle tests, and other stress testing
• Develop and refine bring‑up and test procedures; capture data and feed findings back to the engineering team

• Set up and operate in‑house SMT assembly — pick‑and‑place programming and feeder optimization, stencil and paste process, and reflow profile development and tuning
• Build, modify, and repair complex cable and wire‑harness assemblies, including RF/coax termination and interfaces for antennas and RF runs
• Maintain, track, and procure rework/soldering and SMT equipment; recommend consumables and tooling; document ECO changes

• Mentor and supervise Technician I staff; help set bench standards and enforce IPC workmanship and ESD standards
• Support production readiness — DFM/assembly feedback to engineering and manufacturing, first‑article inspection, and manufacturing support
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Associate degree in electronics/electrical technology or equivalent; additional trade or military electronics training a plus
• 3+ years of hands‑on electronics assembly, rework, and debug experience

• Expert‑level soldering and rework skills, with proven fine‑pitch SMD and BGA/QFN rework skill under microscope
• Demonstrated ability to independently bring up boards and isolate faults to root cause
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