Laboratory Technician – SDR Development

## Laboratory Technician – SDR Development Apply:
La Mirada, CA:
Full time:
Posted 4 Days Ago:
JR100029
** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** As a
** Laboratory Technician
** in our California team, you will report to the Senior Electronics Engineer. You will work closely with test engineers and other system, hardware, FPGA, and software engineers in the development of a next-generation software-defined radio for space applications.  You will be tasked with microelectronics hand-soldering, harness and cable assembly fabrication, lab and equipment setup, to general facility support including lab organization, basic maintenance, and coordination with facilities staff.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
* Perform precision assembly and rework of electronic hardware, including microelectronic printed circuit assemblies (PCAs), cable harnesses, coaxial/RF interconnects, and mechanical assemblies, in accordance with applicable workmanship standards (e.g., IPC J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739 series);
* Perform inspection of assembled hardware using microscopes and measurement tools to verify workmanship, solder quality, and compliance with drawings and specifications;
* Apply bonding and finishing processes including conformal coating, polymeric staking, conductive epoxies, structural adhesives, and cleaning/packaging in accordance with process specifications and contamination control requirements;
* Manage inventory of electronic components, parts, consumables, and lab materials, including tracking, storage conditions, and replenishment needs, and maintain accurate build and test documentation;
* Assemble and maintain laboratory infrastructure, including test benches, flight hardware cabinets, racks, cabling, and facility support systems (e.g., AC power distribution) in accordance with safety and electrical standards;
* Support engineering test activities including setup, execution, and teardown of functional, RF performance, and environmental tests (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC);
* Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and test systems (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power supplies), including RF signal routing, attenuation chains, and basic calibration setups;
* Operate environmental test equipment (e.g., thermal chambers, TVAC systems) and develop or maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions;
* Support calibration tracking and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment and test instrumentation;
* Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and configuration control processes, including hardware traceability, labeling, serialization, and documentation;
* Maintain ESD-safe work environments and adhere to cleanroom or controlled-environment protocols in accordance with flight hardware requirements;
* Provide feedback to engineering on manufacturability, testability, and drawing discrepancies;
* Execute assigned tasks independently while coordinating priorities with test engineers and lab leadership.  
** GENERAL REQUIREMENTS*
* * Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent practical experience (e.g., military or industry training);
* At least 3 years of hands-on experience in electronic assembly, rework, and lab support in a production or R&D environment;
* U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required;
* Excellent written and oral communication in English;  
** REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS*
* * Team player and a “Do what it takes” attitude;
* Demonstrated proficiency in hand soldering and rework of through-hole and surface-mount components;
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs);
* Experience in fabricating…