Electrical Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Build, Test & Troubleshoot: Build, test and troubleshoot electrical systems from 5V to 48V, including battery-powered components, RF devices, data acquisition systems, sensors, payloads, motors and actuators.
• Problem Solving: Help develop solutions by bringing insights from your past hands-on experience.
• Documentation: Document build, test and troubleshooting processes so work can be repeated and improved.
• Shop & Equipment: Maintain shop equipment, tools and instrumentation. Help keep the shop organized, and set best practices for fabrication and the safe use of tools and equipment.
• Sourcing: Source parts and tools to support design and build efforts.
• Prototype to Production: Help move prototypes into production by simplifying and standardizing components and processes.

Job requirements

• Hands-on experience with electrical fabrication, instrumentation and test
• Strong attention to detail and an organized, well-documented approach to your work
• Comfortable switching between repeat builds and one-off problem solving
• Eager to learn new tools and software and to work across technical disciplines
• U.S. citizenship
• Able to work onsite at our North Kingstown, RI facility
• Able to travel up to 4 weeks per year
• Soldering and crimping of electrical connectors and wiring