Associate Engineering Technician (Temporary)

SRC, Inc. is seeking a temporary Electrical Engineering Technician to support research, development, and limited production work on electronic warfare, radar, and communication systems. In this hands-on role, you will assist with system setup and teardown, build and test components and subsystems, troubleshoot electronic and RF systems, and support both lab and field testing activities. This position involves work in indoor labs and outdoor test environments and provides excellent opportunities for learning and growth in advanced defense technologies.
What You’ll Do
Set up, tear down, and move radar systems within laboratory and outdoor test areas
Perform limited production, prototyping, and assembly tasks including cable fabrication, circuit board testing, soldering, and system assembly
Identify required test equipment and conduct testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on electronic and RF systems
Build and assemble mechanical and electrical sub-systems; perform hands-on work in an electronic lab environment
Troubleshoot and repair electronic warfare, radar, and communication systems using oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other RF/electrical test equipment
Set up standard test apparatus or fixtures, fabricate cables, and support functional, operational, environmental, and life testing
Follow safety, quality, compliance, and security standards in an ISO-compliant environment
Collaborate with engineering teams and support a culture of professionalism, trust, and integrity
Assist with lab maintenance tasks such as equipment calibration, cleanliness, and general improvements
What You’ll Bring
Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Technology, or related field; OR high school diploma with 5+ years of electronics experience
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and hands-on experience are accepted
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with ability to read schematics, datasheets, mechanical drawings, and test procedures
Experience using electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators
Familiarity with mechanical assembly tools and fabrication techniques
Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment
Ways to Stand Out
RF circuitry experience
Circuit board rework including soldering surface-mount components, hot air rework, and trace/jumper modifications
Cable fabrication skills (power, data, and RF cables)
Experience using hand tools and power tools for fabrication and assembly
What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment.
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $27.00/hour - $32.00/hour. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.