Electrical Engineering Technician

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:

• Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Performs surface mount soldering and rework of fine-pitch electrical components for embedded hardware.

• Uses electronic test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for circuit debugging.

• Evaluates schematics and circuit board layouts using CAD programs such as Altium.

• Works with electromechanical systems, cables, enclosure design, and circuit assembly.

• Supports embedded hardware design and troubleshooting of counter-UAS (CUAS) systems.

• Assists with PCB layout, circuit design, and microcontroller-based systems.

• Applies understanding of embedded engineering design principles for prototype and production environments.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary engineering teams in prototype and production environments.

• Familiarity with PCB IPC standards for soldering and assembly quality.

• Applies knowledge of RF, defense, and aerospace industry standards for system development.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• 2-5+ years of relevant industry experience in electrical engineering or electronics technician role.

• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) soldering and rework experience for fine-pitch components.

• Experience using electronic test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

• Experience with electromechanical systems, cables, enclosure design, and circuit assembly.

• Understanding of embedded engineering design principles including PCB layout, circuit design, microcontrollers, and related technologies.

• Familiarity with PCB IPC standards for soldering and assembly.

• Experience with schematic evaluation and circuit board layout using CAD programs such as Altium.

• RF, defense, or aerospace industry experience is preferred.

• 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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