Electrical Engineering Technologist
- Aerospace & Defense Systems
LOCATION
Brownsville, WI
No Remote
TYPE
Direct Hire
SALARY
$1
- $70,000 / yr
ID
WI59-2755769
POSTED
Jun 18, 2026 Electrical Engineering Technologist
- Aerospace & Defense Systems Up to $70,000
- Greater Milwaukee / Northeast Wisconsin Corridor
- 100% Onsite
Direct-Hire The Opportunity:
Step away from the slow-moving, bureaucratic "cog in the machine" corporate environments. A highly respected, veteran-owned aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer is expanding its technical team. This organization has established a decade of consistent, high-velocity growth by delivering specialized, ruggedized mission-critical electronic systems for elite military and aviation applications.
EXPERIENCE DEPTH
Hands-on electronic bench experience is required; an Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology is preferred, but 10+ years of direct industry trades experience is considered a full equivalent
BENCH MASTERY
Verifiable proficiency in PCB assembly and precision soldering; practical familiarity with IPC standards is essential
TECHNICAL LITERACY
Absolute capability to confidently read, interpret, and troubleshoot directly from electrical schematics, engineering wire diagrams, and technical drawings
EARNING POTENTIAL
Up to $70,000 base salary (fully scaling with hands-on technical depth) + 401(k) and full corporate benefits package
TRAVEL PROFILE
Up to 20 days per year of domestic travel to support field testing, aerospace validation, or client installations
LOCATION
Greater Milwaukee / Northeast Wisconsin corridor (Must reside within a dependable daily driving radius of the production plant)
COMPLIANCE
United States work authorization required; corporate visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available For a skilled electronics technician or technologist who is tired of repetitive, mundane assembly line work, this direct-hire opportunity provides an exceptional professional upgrade. Operating as a lean, agile engineering team, this position serves as the primary technical bridge between initial component design and physical production layout. Instead of being stuck handling a single repetitive task, the technologist will touch every single phase of the build cycle—from initial prototype creation to advanced engineering troubleshooting. The company culture is anchored in a non-bureaucratic, mission-first environment that values individual technical autonomy, pride in craftsmanship, and clear accountability. Because they support high-specification defense pipelines, their project backlog is incredibly stable. For a self-directed professional who wants to see their craftsmanship literally take flight, this role provides a distinct, transparent path to advance into broader engineering responsibilities over time. What You Will Be Doing
Precision Assembly:
Executing high-reliability soldering and assembly of multi-layer PCBs to strict IPC quality benchmarks for both custom prototypes and production runs.
Technical Troubleshooting:
Diagnosing, tracing, and resolving complex hardware deviations within electrical assemblies, active circuit components, and specialized wire harnesses.
Engineering Liaison:
Partnering directly with hardware designers to support initial board layouts, coordinate prototype builds, conduct product testing, and streamline manufacturing startups.
Project Coordination:
Assisting with active Bill of Materials (BOM) development, technical component sourcing, and electrical equipment specification.
Documentation Management:
Preparing clean technical specifications, design tracking drawings, and foundational component calculations.
Quality Compliance:
Championing facility-wide quality assurance activities and test logging in strict alignment with AS9100D aerospace requirements.
What We Are Looking For
Bench-Level Expertise:
A rock-solid, verifiable background operating as a dedicated electronics or electrical technologist, where hands-on component manipulation is your primary strength.
Schematic Literacy:
Confident, independent ability to navigate multi-page wiring diagrams and trace logic faults across complex circuit architectures.
Problem-Solving Instincts:
A natural, diagnostic mindset capable of isolating circuit performance errors or assembly structural defects without heavy oversight.
Self-Starter Mentality:
A highly reliable professional who feels completely comfortable executing tasks and managing shop priorities under minimal day-to-day supervision.
Strong Pluses:
High-value assets include direct past experience with LED lighting products or photometric measurement, familiarity with NVIS or military-spec systems, exposure to SolidWorks or P-Spice, or a professional military background within a defense-contracting facility.
