What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Techinician - Point Mugu, CA position at F3EA Inc?
Job Summary
F3EA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support the development, integration, testing, and sustainment of Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) capabilities at the Point Mugu Sea Range.
This role directly contributes to closing critical gaps in Over-the-Horizon maritime instrumentation, telemetry relay systems, command-and-control experimentation, and range safety support.
The technician will operate in a hands-on R&D and test environment, supporting electrical system builds, wiring, integration, and troubleshooting across laboratory and field environments. This position is designed for a technically proficient individual who can take electrical designs and turn them into functioning, field-ready systems.
This position is focused on hands-on electrical integration and execution in an R&D environment, where speed, precision, and technical competence directly impact mission success. The role bridges engineering design and operational capability—ensuring electrical systems are built, integrated, and perform reliably in real-world test conditions.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Build, wire, and integrate electrical and electronic systems supporting BWI prototype development
- Perform cable fabrication, harnessing, and connectorization for power, signal, RF, and data systems
- Support integration of power distribution systems, embedded electronics, sensors, and telemetry components
- Assist engineers with electrical system assembly, integration, and iterative modifications
- Conduct bench testing, validation, and system checkout using standard electrical test equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical faults, signal issues, and system integration problems in both lab and field environments
- Support installation and integration of electrical systems on testbeds, platforms, and range infrastructure
- Assist with developmental network and communications setups for test environments
- Execute preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration of electrical and electronic equipment
- Support test event execution, including setup, monitoring, and teardown of instrumentation systems
- Maintain configuration control of electrical components, wiring diagrams, and system baselines
- Document wiring, modifications, and test results to support engineering and program requirements
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and range procedures
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Required Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in:
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Mechatronics or related field
- 10 years’ hands-on experience with electrical assembly, wiring, and system integration
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Experience with test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies)
- Familiarity with low-voltage and medium-voltage systems, signal integrity, and grounding concepts
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems
- Comfortable working in lab and field environments, including maritime conditions
- Strong attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)
Preferred Qualifications and Education
- Experience supporting DoD test ranges, RDT&E programs, or instrumentation efforts
- Background in RF systems, telemetry, or communications systems
- Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, and signal processing hardware
- Familiarity with networking, IP-based systems, or field communications infrastructure
- Experience with ruggedized electrical systems for maritime or expeditionary environments
- Knowledge of embedded systems or microcontroller-based platforms
- Experience supporting test and evaluation (T&E) events
- Prior military or defense contractor experience
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Combination of laboratory, workshop, and outdoor maritime test environments
- Hands-on work with electrical systems, instrumentation, and fielded equipment
- Occasional travel may be required in support of test events
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. F3EA, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.