Electrical Technician
hace 24 días
Great Neck
Job Description 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, AI‑powered weapon systems - designed, built, and launched in the USA. We're looking for a hands‑on 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 root‑cause analysis.What You Bring, • Proven hands‑on experience as an electrical or electromechanical technician., • Strong soldering skills, including surface‑mount (SMD/SMT) work., • Proficiency in custom harness assembly, crimping, and inspection testing., • Ability to read and work from schematics and wiring diagrams., • IPC certification (IPC‑A‑610, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, or equivalent)., • Consistent execution and pride in high‑quality builds.Bonus Points, • Background in defense, drone, UAV, or aerospace manufacturing., • Prototype or low‑volume production experience., • Familiarity with low‑voltage harness work., • Competitive salary and high‑impact, mission‑driven work., • Health Insurance: 100% coverage for employees, 90% for spouse/family., • Vision & Dental: 100% coverage., • 401(k) plan with company participation.General Qualifications (All Roles), • Deep love for America and commitment to Wild West Systems' mission., • Self‑starter with a bias for action and extreme ownership., • Servant‑leader mindset; adaptable to fast, shifting priorities., • ITAR Requirement: U.S. citizenship or ITAR‑compliant status.