Electronic Engineer Assistant

We are looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer Assistant who will provide hands-on support in an engineering lab environment. The Electrical Engineer Assistant supports testing activities by setting up equipment, collecting and recording data, and maintaining accurate documentation. This role contributes to lab organization, inventory management, and coordination of materials and equipment to meet program timelines. Working under direct supervision, the Electrical Engineer Assistant ensures efficient, high-quality support while gaining foundational technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Helps prepare and package sensitive electronic equipment and assemblies for shipment between labs, test facilities, or customer locations, ensuring proper protection against transit damage;
• Assists with receiving, labeling, and organizing incoming electronic components, hardware, and lab equipment;
• Helps set up and tear down lab environments for electrical testing, demonstrations, or design reviews;
• Assists in identifying basic electrical faults such as loose connections, incorrect wiring, or component failures and escalates findings to lead engineer;
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and safety of prototype lab and workspaces, including compliance with all handling procedures;
• Assists with routine inspection, calibration checks, and basic maintenance of electrical lab tools and test equipment to ensure operational readiness;
• Assists in setting up electrical test configurations, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and data systems;
• Using basic hand tools and equipment such as hand trucks, crowbars, carts, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an Engineering degree program or any related fields of discipline is highly desirable; High school diploma, at minimum, is required at start;
• Zero (0) to ONE (1) year of relevant experience in an engineering lab or other technical environment, or an internship, vocational, or hands-on training experience is required;
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD-issued Secret Security Clearance;
• Ability to use basic hand tools and equipment such as hand trucks, crowbars, carts, etc., is required;
• Ability to follow established procedures for handling classified or sensitive security protocols is required;
• Working knowledge of PC computer systems is preferred;
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and basic data entry skills are a plus.