Electronics Technician – Prototype PCB & Aerospace Systems

Salary: $1 - $70,000 per hour

Posted: October 16 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Up to $70,000 Base Salary Greater Milwaukee / NE WI Corridor Direct-Hire

• Pay &
  
  Incentives:
  
  Up to $70,000 starting base salary (commensurate with bench assembly & diagnostic depth) + 401(k) retirement plan + full healthcare benefits package.
• Work Pattern/
  
  Schedule:
  
  Standard daytime hours with a predictable schedule; up to 20 days per year of domestic travel for field validation, flight-line testing, and client installations.
• Environment & Company Profile:
  Established, veteran-owned defense & aerospace electronics manufacturer producing ruggedized systems for military and aviation platforms; mission-first, non-bureaucratic environment with strong growth.
• Core Functional Scope:
  High-reliability PCB assembly, precision micro-soldering, board-level troubleshooting aligned with strict IPC standards, schematic reading, and AS9100D aerospace quality frameworks.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization:
  Associate Degree in Electronics Technology preferred (10+ years of direct trades experience valued in lieu of degree), proven precision PCB soldering, US work authorization, and local commute within the Greater Milwaukee / NE WI corridor.

If you are a skilled electronics technician or technologist looking to step away from repetitive assembly line work, this direct-hire seat provides an exceptional professional upgrade. The employer is a highly respected, veteran-owned aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer with a decade of consistent, high-velocity growth. Producing specialized, ruggedized electronic systems for elite military and aviation applications, they offer a non-bureaucratic, mission-first environment where your technical craftsmanship directly impacts every build.

Operating as part of a lean, agile engineering team, this role serves as the primary technical bridge between initial component design and physical production layout. Instead of handling a single repetitive task, you will touch every phase of the build cycle—from initial prototype creation to advanced engineering troubleshooting. Backed by an exceptionally stable defense backlog and a full corporate benefits package (including 401k), this role provides a clear, long-term path to advance into broader engineering responsibilities over time.

Execute High-Reliability Assembly:
Perform precision soldering and micro-assembly of multi-layer PCBs and specialized wire harnesses to strict IPC quality benchmarks for prototype and production units.

Diagnose Hardware Deviations:
Isolate, trace, and repair circuit-level faults, hardware defects, and signal anomalies using oscilloscopes, meters, and signal generators.

Support Engineering Design:
Partner directly with design engineers during board layout reviews, prototype builds, bench validations, and manufacturing handoffs.

Manage Technical Procurement Support:
Assist with Bill of Materials (BOM) management, technical component sourcing, and vendor specification tracking for active builds.

Maintain System Documentation:
Prepare and update clean technical drawings, schematic revisions, assembly instructions, and component calculation records.

Ensure AS9100 Compliance:
Support facility quality processes, inspection logs, and environmental testing in strict accordance with AS9100D aerospace standards.

• Hands-On Electronics Depth:
  Verifiable background as a dedicated electronics technician with demonstrated mastery in precision PCB soldering and benchtop assembly.
• Schematic & Diagram Literacy:
  Confident ability to read multi-page electrical schematics, wire harness diagrams, and system interconnect prints.
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