Specter
Electronics Technician
San Francisco
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 125 days ago
About the role
- Electronics Technician Specter is creating a software-defined "control plane" for the physical world.
- Role + Responsibilities: Specter is hiring an R&D Electronics Technician to join a high-impact team supporting the rapid development and iteration of our core hardware.
- You will be responsible for executing high-difficulty PCBA rework and harness repairs while collaborating directly with the engineering team to bring new products to life.
Responsibilities
- 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, bridging the gap between engineering designs and functional prototypes.
- Manage specialized coating processes, including conformal coat application, masking, and epoxy application.
- Read and interpret technical documentation, working from engineering drawings, schematics, and controlled processes to ensure build accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with the engineering team to troubleshoot hardware and provide hands-on feedback to improve design manufacturability.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency, ensuring all work meets the rigorous quality requirements of mission-critical hardware.
- This allows us to drive down the cost and time of deploying sensors by 10x.
- Our co-founders Xerxes and Philip are passionate about empowering our partners in the fast-approaching world of physical AI and robotics.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or PCBA assembly and rework.
- Proficiency in soldering and de-soldering techniques for both through-hole and SMT components.
- Strong understanding of IPC and JSTD standards for electronics assembly and rework.
- Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Hands-on experience with harness fabrication, repair, and integration.
- Excellent concentration and attention to detail, with a proven track record of maintaining high accuracy in precision work.
- 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.
Benefits
- We are a small, fast-growing team who hail from Anduril, Tesla, Rivian, Uber, and the U.S. Special Forces.
Company info
- Assist in the production of products on the manufacturing line as needed to deliver products to customers.
- We are starting with protecting American businesses by granting them ubiquitous perception over their physical assets.
- To do so, we are creating a connected hardware-software ecosystem on top of multi-modal wireless mesh sensing technology.
- Our platform will ultimately become the perception engine for a company's physical footprint, enabling real-time perimeter visibility and autonomous operations management.
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