Electrical Technician

Own the bench. Build the systems. Every connection matters when the mission does. Electrical Technician Great Neck, NY | Onsite | U.S. Citizen Wild West Systems is a defense technology startup redefining autonomous edge defense through modular, AIpowered weapon systems - designed, built, and launched in the USA. We're looking for a handson Electrical Technician to help build the electrical backbone of our drone and munitions platforms. This is an execution role - you'll solder, crimp, wire, and test hardware that actually ships. Precision matters. Speed matters more. This is not an engineering role; it's a skilled technician position where craftsmanship, consistency, and accountability run the show. What You'll Do Assemble, solder, and inspect PCBs, including SMT components. Build and verify wiring harnesses and connector assemblies. Crimp terminals, insert pins, and route wires to engineering specs. Perform continuity testing and document inspection results. Support engineers in rapid prototyping and iteration cycles. Maintain clean, organized workstations and follow build procedures. Troubleshoot electrical assemblies and assist in rootcause analysis. What You Bring Proven handson experience as an electrical or electromechanical technician. Strong soldering skills, including surfacemount (SMD/SMT) work. Proficiency in custom harness assembly, crimping, and inspection testing. Ability to read and work from schematics and wiring diagrams. IPC certification (IPCA610, IPC/WHMAA620, or equivalent). Consistent execution and pride in highquality builds. Bonus Points Background in defense, drone, UAV, or aerospace manufacturing. Prototype or lowvolume production experience. Familiarity with lowvoltage harness work. Additional IPC or JSTD certifications. Work Location Onsite in Great Neck, New York. Inperson work required. What We Offer Competitive salary and highimpact, missiondriven work.

Health Insurance:

100% coverage for employees, 90% for spouse/family.

VisionDental:

100% coverage. 401(k) plan with company participation. General Qualifications (All Roles) Deep love for America and commitment to Wild West Systems' mission. Selfstarter with a bias for action and extreme ownership. Servantleader mindset; adaptable to fast, shifting priorities.

ITAR Requirement:

U.S. citizenship or ITARcompliant status.