PCBA Troubleshooting & Rework | On-site R&D Laboratory | Cybersecurity Hardware and Software Systems This is not a production assembler or basic pass/fail test-operator position. The successful candidate must independently troubleshoot custom PCBAs using schematics, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, PCB layout documentation, and disciplined fault-isolation methods. Position Summary We are a fast-paced, dynamic startup in the high-growth cybersecurity industry. Our products support government and commercial applications, and we are seeking an Electronics Bench Technician to play a critical role in our R&D laboratory. This position combines precision electronics assembly and rework with true circuit-level troubleshooting, repair, prototype integration, and engineering support. The successful candidate is a hands-on technician—not solely an assembler, bench operator, or basic test technician. They will have technical training, military electronics training, or equivalent professional experience using schematics, electronic test equipment, PCB/CAD documentation, and evidence-based troubleshooting methods to isolate faults, verify repairs, and support engineering development. The role works closely with hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineers and requires a disciplined, methodical approach to quality, configuration control, safety, and documentation. Key Responsibilities Perform bench-level troubleshooting of custom PCBAs and electronic sub-systems using schematics, datasheets, PCB layout documentation, and engineering test procedures. Use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, signal generators, and other laboratory equipment to measure signals, form hypotheses, isolate faults, and verify corrective actions. Assemble, modify, rework, inspect, and repair electronic assemblies and cable/wiring harnesses to engineering drawings, schematics, bills of material, and applicable workmanship standards. Debug and rework fine-pitch and small passive components, including resistors, capacitors, diodes, and similar devices down to 0402 package size, using appropriate ESD-safe soldering and rework techniques. Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, datasheets, test procedures, PCB/CAD layout documentation, board revisions, and engineering change information to trace circuits and identify component- or net-level issues. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineers to test new designs, reproduce failures, identify root causes, and verify corrective actions. Configure, integrate, and test bench systems containing custom hardware and software across Windows and Linux environments. Repair and update hardware and software sub-systems for laboratory use, field demonstrations, and customer or partner engagements. Build and validate prototype and demonstration systems while maintaining accurate configuration control for hardware, firmware, software, and test fixtures. Document test setups, symptoms, measurements, troubleshooting steps, modifications, root-cause hypotheses, and verification results so work can be reproduced by others. Maintain a clean, organized, ESD-controlled, and safety-conscious laboratory environment. Required Qualifications Hands-on electronics technician education, military technical training, trade schooling, or equivalent professional experience in an electronics laboratory, repair, prototype, aerospace, defense, medical-device, telecommunications, or test-equipment environment. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electronic circuits using schematics and test equipment, including oscilloscopes and digital multimeters. Practical experience with PCBA rework, soldering, inspection, and repair of small components at or near the 0402 level. Ability to use PCB layout/CAD documentation to locate components, trace nets, understand board revisions, and support circuit-level debugging. Ability to distinguish symptoms from root causes and follow a disciplined, evidence-based troubleshooting process. Experience reading technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, datasheets, and engineering change documentation. Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship, product quality, ESD control, and accurate documentation. Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with on-site and remote engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with prototype development, engineering builds, failure analysis, environmental testing, functional testing, or design verification. Experience with Linux command-line tools, serial interfaces, Ethernet, USB, or other hardware/software integration tasks. Experience with Altium, KiCad, OrCAD, Eagle, or another PCB design/layout environment. Experience maintaining test fixtures, lab instruments, configuration records, and controlled build documentation. IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or comparable workmanship/rework training or certification. Military electronics experience in avionics, radar, communications, electronic warfare, or related systems. Success in This Role Success means producing clean, reliable assemblies while independently investigating electrical problems at the bench. The technician should be comfortable moving from a schematic or PCB layout to a measurement, from a measurement to a testable hypothesis, and from a repair to documented verification. This role is intended for a hands-on electronics technician with real circuit-debugging capability—not solely an assembly operator who performs basic visual checks or simple pass/fail testing. Work Environment This is an on-site role in an R&D laboratory. The position may support prototype builds, system integration, customer or partner demonstrations, and occasional field-oriented preparation. Candidates must be comfortable working with sensitive electronic equipment, ESD controls, small components, and multiple concurrent development efforts.

Pay:

$33.00 - $36.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you a United States citizen? Provide a list of tools that you have used when working with PCBA's.

Work Location:

In person