JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineering Technician
LOCATION: Portland, OR
PAY RATE: $32.80-43.40/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (Long Term)
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Performs surface mount soldering and rework of fine-pitch electrical components for embedded hardware.
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Uses electronic test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for circuit debugging.
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Evaluates schematics and circuit board layouts using CAD programs such as Altium.
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Works with electromechanical systems, cables, enclosure design, and circuit assembly.
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Supports embedded hardware design and troubleshooting of counter-UAS (CUAS) systems.
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Assists with PCB layout, circuit design, and microcontroller-based systems.
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Applies understanding of embedded engineering design principles for prototype and production environments.
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Collaborates with interdisciplinary engineering teams in prototype and production environments.
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Familiarity with PCB IPC standards for soldering and assembly quality.
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Applies knowledge of RF, defense, and aerospace industry standards for system development.
Requirements:
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Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
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2-5+ years of relevant industry experience in electrical engineering or electronics technician role.
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Printed Circuit Board (PCB) soldering and rework experience for fine-pitch components.
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Experience using electronic test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
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Experience with electromechanical systems, cables, enclosure design, and circuit assembly.
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Understanding of embedded engineering design principles including PCB layout, circuit design, microcontrollers, and related technologies.
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Familiarity with PCB IPC standards for soldering and assembly.
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Experience with schematic evaluation and circuit board layout using CAD programs such as Altium.
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RF, defense, or aerospace industry experience is preferred.
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Technical certificate or degree in electronics or related field is preferred.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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