Opto Knowledge Systems

Description:

Why OKSI

• Work at the engineer's bench, not the end of a line. You'll sit with the design team, building first articles, reworking prototypes, bringing up new boards, and seeing your craftsmanship fly within months.
• Variety every week. SMT and through-hole assembly, precision rework under magnification, military-grade cable harnesses, box builds, and hands-on test support, across seekers, guidance kits, and autonomy hardware.
• Paid training and certification. OKSI fully funds your onsite IPC certification (J-STD-001 and IPC-7711/7721 rework within your first six months) and invests in your growth toward senior and lead technician roles as we scale.
• See your work fielded fast. Get hands-on with hardware and watch it deployed to customers within months, not years.
• Build next-generation defense technology. Our work protects warfighters, reduces collateral damage, and safeguards civilians.
• A mission that matters. Our work gives warfighters a decisive edge, answers rapidly evolving adversaries, and drives down the cost of defending the nation.
• Speed and accuracy. We move quickly, and you'll see your work through from concept to deployment, not just one slice of the pipeline. No process bottlenecks; we move with agility.
• A flexible, healthy, supportive environment. Small teams, direct access to engineers and leadership, and a culture that expects excellence while sustaining the people who deliver it.
• Professional growth. OKSI is expanding, which means faster-than-typical opportunities to advance your career.

What You'll Do

As an Electronics Technician (Experienced), you'll perform precision assembly, rework, and test support for advanced defense electronics in an ESD-controlled lab, primarily supporting the Electrical Engineering team with prototype builds, first articles, board bring-up, and rework, with secondary support to Production Operations during build campaigns.

• Perform SMT and through-hole soldering, assembly, and rework of printed circuit assemblies, including fine-pitch work under magnification
• Build engineering prototypes and first articles from schematics, assembly drawings, and engineering direction
• Support board bring-up and debug alongside engineers, including basic troubleshooting with multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes
• Fabricate, route, and terminate wire harnesses and cable assemblies, including crimping, connector termination (D-sub, circular, RF), labeling, and continuity testing
• Assemble electronic enclosures and integrated units from mechanical drawings and assembly instructions, including PCBA installation into chassis and final inspection
• Support Production Operations during LRIP and rate builds: assembly, rework, test-station operation, and first-pass troubleshooting
• Follow controlled work instructions, document completed work and as-built changes, and support redline capture and ECO implementation
• Maintain ESD-controlled work areas, tools, and consumables; assist with calibration tracking, asset records, and hazardous-materials documentation
• Keep a safe, organized workspace and flag process or tooling improvements

Requirements:

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate, associate degree in electronics technology, or equivalent military electronics training preferred
• 5-8 years of hands-on electronics assembly, rework, and harness experience in precision manufacturing, aerospace/defense, or an engineering lab environment
• Demonstrated experience with SMT and through-hole soldering, assembly, and rework, including work under magnification
• Hands-on cable and wire harness assembly experience: crimping, connector termination, routing, and tie-down using calibrated tooling
• Experience with box builds or higher-level assemblies from drawings and work instructions
• Proficient with hand tools, crimpers, torque tools, and soldering/rework equipment
• Working familiarity with ESD-controlled environments and ESD-sensitive components
• Basic electronic troubleshooting skills: reading schematics and wiring diagrams, continuity and voltage checks, identifying assembly faults
• Fine motor dexterity, attention to detail, and clear communication with engineers, quality, and production staff
• IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-7711/7721 (CIS level) certification required within 6 months of hire; OKSI fully funds the training and certification onsite. Candidates already certified are preferred but not required at hire.

Nice to Have

• Current IPC certifications at hire (CIS level): J-STD-001 (ideally with Space & Military Addendum), IPC-7711/7721, IPC-A-610, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Experience applying conformal coatings, masking, and staking/epoxy application
• Assembly and tooling experience for military/aerospace cable assemblies (e.g., MIL-DTL-38999-class circular connectors, backshells, shield termination)
• Military or aerospace manufacturing experience; veterans with avionics, fire-control, or electronics maintenance ratings strongly encouraged to apply
• Experience managing lab equipment, tracking calibration status and recall, and maintaining hazardous-materials documentation
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality-system environments
• Experience supporting engineering R&D or prototype environments in addition to production

Compensation and Benefits

• $28.50 - $38.00 hourly. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications and the budget allocated for this role.
• Medical, dental, vision fully paid by the employer for the employee
• Three weeks vacation
• Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required)
• Educational assistance

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.

This employer participates in E-Verify.