Electronics Technician

Electronics Technician (Contract)

Colorado Springs, CO | 32/hr

180 Engineering is seeking an Electronics Technician for a six month contract, fully onsite on a 9/80 schedule, in Colorado Springs, CO.

About the Role

• You will work directly alongside engineers with a developer of advanced optical camera and imaging solutions for the defense industry. Products go on drones, tanks, and weapons systems, with customers including Homeland Defense, the Army, and the Navy. The engineering team is buried in technician-level work. You step in to own assembly, PCB testing, troubleshooting, and lab support so engineers stay focused on design and development. You work independently, follow assembly drawings and schematics, and get things done with minimal oversight. This is a newly created position with a real workload from day one.

Schedule and Pay

• $32 per hour
• Six month contract with potential for renewal or conversion to a permanent role
• Fully onsite, Colorado Springs, CO
• 9/80 schedule: Week 1, Monday through Friday 9 hours with Friday at 8 hours.
• Week 2, Monday through Thursday (9 hours) with Friday off

What You Will Do

• Assemble camera systems and electronic products using assembly drawings and work instructions
• Perform PCB testing including voltage checks and basic functional verification
• Program printed circuit boards as directed by engineering personnel
• Use multimeters and power supplies to support testing activities
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and assembly drawings
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electronic assemblies and PCB-related issues
• Support engineering development, validation, and laboratory testing activities
• Assist with mechanical assembly using hand tools, fasteners, and fixtures
• Document test results and communicate findings to the engineering team
• Maintain an organized and safe laboratory environment

What You Need

• Hands-on electronics assembly experience
• PCB testing experience
• Experience using multimeters and power supplies
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and assembly drawings
• Basic soldering experience
• Mechanical assembly experience with hand tools and fasteners
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• U.S. Citizenship required. This role is subject to ITAR regulations. No exceptions.

Nice to Have

• Camera system or optics-related assembly experience
• PCB programming experience
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or a related field
• Experience supporting engineering labs or R&D environments
• Experience in low-volume manufacturing or prototype environments
• Experience supporting product validation and testing activities
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and change processes

Good to Know

• This is a fully onsite role. Remote work is not available
• Camera and optics experience is a bonus and trainable. It will not make or break the decision.

Interview Process

• Teams interview with the hiring manager and HR
• Onsite interview with the hiring manager and technical team
• Decision expected quickly following the onsite