Senior Electronics Quality Technician III

About the Role

The Senior Electronics Quality Technician-III reports to the Quality Supervisor on the Operations - Quality Control team. The successful individual in this role will support StreamCaster MANET product development and manufacturing. This position is onsite at Silvus Technologies HQ in West Los Angeles. What You'll Do

• Serve as lead technical authority on complex non-conformances, high-priority RMAs, and systemic product quality issues.
• Execute in-depth root cause investigations and support the implementation of long-term corrective actions in partnership with Engineering and Quality Engineering.
• Develop and refine quality inspection protocols, standard work instructions, and rework procedures.
• Lead advanced diagnostics of electronics failures to the component or circuit level, with formal documentation of findings.
• Perform precision-level rework of high-complexity boards, including BGA and dense RF assemblies, under IPC-7711/7721 standards.
• Coordinate containment, disposition, and rework actions for high-risk or repeat quality issues.
• Interface with suppliers or customers during audits, technical reviews, and product quality escalations.
• Provide hands-on mentorship and peer review support to all levels of Quality and RMA technicians.
• Participate in process validation, fixture qualification, and design-for-inspection initiatives.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative. What We're Looking For
• High School Diploma or GED; 9-10 years of electronics work experience (An Associate or Bachelor’s degree with a combination of experience will be considered).
• Advanced experience in hand soldering SMT components.
• Advanced knowledge of multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, and Gerber files.
• Deep understanding of root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Strong documentation skills, including failure reports and quality alerts.
• Experience with IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, and IPC-7711/7721 standards.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a background check and drug test. Nice to Have
• Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) status in soldering or inspection standards.
• Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, medical).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other formal QMS frameworks.
• Direct experience supporting MRB activities and quality system audits.
• Exposure to Six Sigma or lean manufacturing tools is a plus.
• Proficiency with Linux-based systems and RF test automation is a bonus. Compensation & Benefits
• Compensation: $41.80 - $44.00 / hourly. The pay range is not a guarantee and varies based on experience.