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Electrical Engineering Technician

Actalent • Pasadena, CA • 3h ago

Immediate hiring need for Electrical Engineering Technician!

For Immediate consideration please apply to this posting and email your resume to kbasra@actalentservices.com*

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineering Technician to join our team, focusing on assembling proto@type PC boards and assemblies for space applications and defense programs. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams to perform soldering, repair, and rework tasks based on J-Standard specifications. You will be contributing to complex projects in industries such as the Navy and Space, including partnerships with major primes like Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

Responsibilities

Manage, fabricate, and assemble high-quality and high-reliability electrical and mechanical systems for space applications.

Perform soldering tasks, including through-hole and surface mount techniques, and pcb assembly.

Interpret and assemble according to blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.

Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot, test, and reassemble components.

Work with small components, such as 20 and 32 gauge wires, often under a microscope.

Partner with engineers for troubleshooting and rework tasks in a cleanroom environment.

Essential Skills

3-7+ years of soldering and pc board assembly experience, including through-hole and surface mount techniques.

Experience with microscope assembly and J-Standard with Space Addendum certification is ideal.

2+ years of experience in assembly for space, defense, or aerospace products.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering sketches.

Experience in test, inspection, and troubleshooting of avionics electronics and electro-mechanical components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

IPC Certifications and experience with NASA Space specs or Defense Specs.

Experience with mechanical assembly, including the use of torque wrenches.

Experience in proto@type and R&D environments, particularly in new product development.

Work Environment

Join a smaller, team-oriented shop working with high-end technology for major space and defense programs. Our environment includes rugged aerospace-grade data-acquisition and control systems for use on rockets, spacecraft, aircraft, and other remote platforms in extreme conditions. Embrace a culture of innovation and excellence with a history of successful missions, including contributions to the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and NASA's Artemis program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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