Electronic Technician 1

Electronic Technician 1

Location: Buffalo, NY
Pay Rate: $28.00/hour
Shift: 2nd Shift, 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM (includes unpaid 30-minute lunch)

Schedule: Subject to change based on business needs
Job ID: 226846

Join a Team Advancing Next-Generation Defense Technology

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Electronic Technician 1 to support a leading aerospace and defense customer in Buffalo, New York. In this role, you will contribute to the development and production of advanced simulation and electronic warfare systems that help protect military personnel and support critical national defense missions.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals with electronics training or experience who enjoy troubleshooting, testing, and working with cutting-edge RF and digital technologies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot RF products, including:
  • RF microelectronics
  • Amplifiers
  • Switches
  • Mixers
  • Related electronic assemblies
• Test and troubleshoot digital circuit card assemblies.
• Analyze equipment performance to isolate and diagnose malfunctions.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, source control drawings, and test procedures.
• Perform RF tuning of microelectronic assemblies while working under a microscope.
• Conduct maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
• Accurately document test results, production data, and quality records.
• Recommend and support corrective actions based on test findings.
• Complete electronic and mechanical assembly operations.
• Work with engineers and supervisors to improve or update test procedures.
• Maintain compliance with safety, ESD, FOD, and cleanliness requirements.
• Complete required workmanship and certification training programs.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Electronics knowledge obtained through education, military service, technical training, or related work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and documentation.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required work authorization.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using technical drawings, wire lists, source control drawings, or test procedures.
• Hands-on experience with microelectronics and microscope-based tuning.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience supporting engineering teams in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Soldering and electronic assembly experience.
• Knowledge of defense electronics, particularly Electronic Warfare systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a metrics-driven production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and passionate about electronics. They are comfortable working with precision equipment, learning new technical skills, and contributing to a team dedicated to delivering high-quality defense products.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance