Electronic Technician (REQ 337

Overview

A full‑time electronic technician position at our Pawcatuck, Connecticut facility. The role supports prototype and product fabrication, working closely with the Prototyping & Fabrication Department management team, engineering staff, and fellow technicians. Successful candidates will be detail‑oriented, process‑oriented, adaptable, personable, and strong communicators, able to work independently or in a team. Preferred: 5+ years of experience; recent associate’s degree or technical school graduate also considered.

Candidates will complete a short proficiency test that includes hand soldering.

• PCB soldering and assembly per electrical drawings and instructions.
• Wire harness assembly per electrical drawings and instructions.
• Chassis wiring and assembly per electrical drawings and instructions.
• Assist Electrical Engineers with prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of electronic sub‑assemblies.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and upkeep of electronics lab space and electrical work cell floor area.
• Organize and support maintenance of electronic test equipment.
• Support organization, maintenance, and cleanliness of shop area floor space.

• Strict adherence to process, careful attention to detail, and accountability for quality and timeliness of work.
• Knowledge of basic electronic principles.
• Expert soldering skills for surface‑mount components down to sizes of MSOP ICs (0.5 mm pitch) and 0402 passive components (capacitors/resistors); proficiency test will evaluate these abilities.
• Reading schematics and board layout files, signal tracing, and implementation of non‑fragile prototype modifications and signal break‑outs.
• Basic computer skills for email communication, time‑card entry, and basic internet research.
• Good hand/eye coordination for safe job performance.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• IPC‑A‑610 or J‑STD‑001 certifications are a plus.
• Experience with oscilloscope, waveform generator, hi‑pot tester, handheld meters, power supplies, and other basic lab equipment.

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance, typically requiring U.S. citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

Competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions are offered by APS, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation.

Applied Physical Sciences Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Applicants are invited to self‑identify as protected veterans and/or individuals with a disability, with the option to complete a self‑identification form.