Specter
Electronics Technician
San Francisco. Posted 8 months ago
The role
You will execute PCBA rework and harness repairs. You will collaborate with the engineering team to develop and iterate on core hardware products.
What you will do
- Perform high-complexity soldering and rework on through-hole and SMT components in accordance with IPC and JSTD standards.
- Support the rapid iteration of electronic components and harnesses.
- Assemble PCBAs mechanically and electrically into finished products and integrated systems.
- Read and interpret technical documentation, including engineering drawings, schematics, and controlled processes.
- Assist in developing production processes for first-time production runs.
- Collaborate closely with the engineering team to troubleshoot hardware and provide feedback to improve design manufacturability.
- Assist with production on the manufacturing line as needed.
Required qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, and PCBA assembly and rework.
- Proficiency in soldering and de-soldering techniques for both through-hole and SMT components.
- Strong understanding of IPC 610, IPC 620, and IPC J-STD-001 standards for electronics assembly and rework.
- Ability to solder 0201 SMT Components
- Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Hands-on experience with harness fabrication, repair, and integration.
- Ability to mentor and train technicians on soldering best practices.
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-iteration environments where designs and requirements evolve rapidly.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Nice to have
- Experience with ruggedized electronics or mission-critical hardware systems.
- Familiarity with test rack systems and test fixture assembly.
- Prior experience in a high-growth startup or R&D environment.
About the company
Specter is creating a software-defined control plane for the physical world using multi-modal wireless mesh sensing technology. The team hails from Anduril, Tesla, Rivian, Uber, and the U.S. Special Forces.