Electrical Technician

About the Organization

Mettle Ops is a woman-owned business experienced in defense program management, federal acquisitions, business development, engineering, analysis, reporting, and risk management with the mission of helping soldiers survive on the battlefield. Through transparency and grit, Mettle Ops delivers multidisciplinary, comprehensive Department of Defense engineering solutions to government and industry partners on a national scale with a mission to build business based on a philosophy of hard work and dedication.

Mettle Ops believes they have a high obligation to the warfighter, their home state of Michigan, their customers, their employees, their faith, and their place on this earth. Mettle Ops is inspired by courage and tenacity and so-named Mettle Ops.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Electrical Technician is responsible for building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and electromechanical systems used in product development, manufacturing, and testing environments. This position works closely with engineers to assemble prototypes, develop test fixtures, install instrumentation, perform validation testing, and support new product development from concept through production. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable reading electrical schematics, enjoys hands‑on problem solving, and has experience working with electronic assemblies, instrumentation, wiring, and test equipment.

• Build, wire, and assemble electrical and electromechanical systems, test fixtures, and control panels.
• Assemble prototype and production hardware using hand and power tools.
• Perform cable, harness, connector, and PCB assembly including soldering and rework.
• Modify electrical assemblies and printed circuit boards as needed for testing and validation.
• Install sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment on prototype and production systems.

• Set up, operate, and maintain electrical test equipment including:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Digital multimeters
  • Power supplies
  • Data acquisition systems
  • Environmental and functional test equipment
• Execute electrical, functional, and validation testing according to engineering procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems to identify failures and determine root cause.
• Record, document, and communicate test results and observations.
• Support engineering teams during product qualification and verification testing.
• Military prototype LRU and harness assembly into Military vehicle for tests and user trials.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Assist engineers with prototype development and design verification.
• Build and maintain custom test fixtures and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
• Provide recommendations for improving product reliability, manufacturability, and testing efficiency.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and product revisions.

• Troubleshoot production issues related to electrical assemblies.
• Assist with first article inspections and production start-up activities.
• Maintain tools, fixtures, and laboratory equipment.
• Support inventory control of electrical components and lab equipment.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing procedures.

• Follow all company safety policies and electrical safety procedures.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Ensure work meets company quality standards and customer specifications.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent military or technical experience will be considered.

• 3+ years of hands‑on electrical technician experience preferred.
• Experience building and troubleshooting electrical assemblies.
• Experience supporting engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with prototype development is a plus.
• Has experience with Electrical MIL STDs for fabrication for low voltage, high voltage, EMI, and environmental extremes.
• Experience with HV Safety and HV PPE.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong understanding of DC and AC electrical systems
• PCB assembly and soldering experience
• Cable and wiring harness fabrication
• Electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other electronic test equipment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Strong…