Senior Electronic Technician

Job Title: Senior Electronic Technician
Location: Irvine, CA (100% Onsite)
Job Type: Direct Hire

Position Overview
A well-established aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer is seeking a Senior Electronic Technician to join their growing production team in Irvine, CA. This role is responsible for building, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting ruggedized electronic systems used in critical defense and aerospace programs.
The Senior Electronic Technician will perform hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electronic systems in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong schematic reading ability, excellent soldering skills, and experience using standard electronic test equipment.

Compensation

$30 – $38 per hour

Overtime opportunities available

Responsibilities

Build, assemble, and test ruggedized electronic systems including cameras, recorders, and display units

Read and interpret electronic schematics, assembly drawings, and technical work instructions

Perform troubleshooting and repair of electronic systems down to the component level

Utilize test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, digital voltage meters, and soldering stations

Perform PCB-level rework and hand soldering under a microscope

Support high-mix, low-volume production (typically 5–100 units per run)

Accurately document work performed and maintain quality standards

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience as an Electronic Technician in a manufacturing environment

Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field required

Strong experience reading and interpreting electronic schematics and assembly drawings

Hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience at the component level

Proficiency using electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, soldering tools)

Experience in regulated environments (aerospace, defense, or medical)

Strong hand soldering skills and PCB rework experience

Must be able to pass a soldering test

Preferred Qualifications

Aerospace or defense electronics manufacturing experience

Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9001 environments

IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certifications

Experience with ruggedized or military-spec electronics

Work Environment

High-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment

Approximately 85% assembly/testing and 15% repair work

Collaborative, team-oriented culture with cross-functional interaction

Benefits

Medical coverage (PPO and HMO options)

Company covers 75% of employee HMO premium

Dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life and accidental death insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Two weeks paid time off

8 paid holidays

Apply today to join a team supporting innovative aerospace and defense programs in a hands-on, collaborative environment.