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Electronic Technician 3

San Diego, California
Up to $41.39 DOE
Job ID: 219922

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San Diego, California
Up to $41.39 DOE
12 months
1
Associate
4+ years
Sep 22, 2026

Job Description

Job #219922

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Electronic Technician 3 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • 4 years of related experience or electronics training equivalent to 2 years of technical trade school or military technical school.
  • Experience fabricating wire harnesses or circuit card assemblies.
  • Able to read drawings / wiring diagrams, previous government experience, experience with ESD (electrostatic discharge) and FOD (foreign object damage) control. Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to interpret engineering specs, drawings, diagrams and blueprints.
  • Cable Fabrication.
  • Electrical Fabrication.
  • Wire Harness Assembly.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Looking for an Electronic Technician 3 to support our Avionics Development Center. As a member of the Avionics Development Center, you'll get to support critical fabrication and testing efforts in both a production and development environment.

Responsibilities:

Under close supervision, performs routine technical functions related to the support of development engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronics and Electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models or specialized test equipment. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electronic systems, components, and equipment. Diagnose and repair circuit boards, wiring, and other electronic components. Maintain compliance with all NGC CAT 2 Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) safety, quality, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • Current or previously held certifications for wire harness fabrication (IPC-WHMA-A-620) or soldering and circuit card assembly/rework (IPC J-STD-001 / IPC-7711/7721).
  • Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English).
  • Able to read drawings / wiring diagrams.
  • Cable Assembly.
  • Cable Harness Assembly.
  • Electrical Soldering.
  • Micro-Soldering.
  • Solder Certified.
  • Circuit Card Assemblies.
  • Current certification to IPC WHMA-A-620, NASA-J-STD; or other certifications in electronics assembly and workmanship.
  • Must be capable of successfully completing certification to IPC WHMA-A-620 (Cable and Wire Harness Assembly) and NASA-J-STD.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Associates Degree or technical trade school or military technical school is required.

School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS

4/10 workweek. This position will serve on-site at our facility in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
  • Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

For more information, please apply or contact:

Briana Acosta 800.927.9318 x190
[email protected]
Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.

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