Electrical Technician

Own the bench. Build the systems. Every connection matters when the mission does.

Electrical Technician
Great Neck NY Onsite U.S. Citizen

Wild West Systems is a defense technology startup redefining autonomous edge defense through modular AIpowered weapon systems - designed built and launched in the USA.

Were looking for a handson Electrical Technician to help build the electrical backbone of our drone and munitions platforms. This is an execution role - youll solder crimp wire and test hardware that actually ships. Precision matters. Speed matters more.

This is not an engineering role; its a skilled technician position where craftsmanship consistency and accountability run the show.

What Youll Do

• Assemble solder and inspect PCBs including SMT components.
• Build and verify wiring harnesses and connector assemblies.
• Crimp terminals insert pins and route wires to engineering specs.
• Perform continuity testing and document inspection results.
• Support engineers in rapid prototyping and iteration cycles.
• Maintain clean organized workstations and follow build procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical assemblies and assist in rootcause analysis.

What You Bring

• Proven handson experience as an electrical or electromechanical technician.
• Strong soldering skills including surfacemount (SMD/SMT) work.
• Proficiency in custom harness assembly crimping and inspection testing.
• Ability to read and work from schematics and wiring diagrams.
• IPC certification (IPCA610 IPC/WHMAA620 or equivalent).
• Consistent execution and pride in highquality builds.

Bonus Points

• Background in defense drone UAV or aerospace manufacturing.
• Prototype or lowvolume production experience.
• Familiarity with lowvoltage harness work.
• Additional IPC or JSTD certifications.

Work Location

Onsite in Great Neck New York.
Inperson work required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and highimpact missiondriven work.
• Health Insurance: 100% coverage for employees 90% for spouse/family.
• Vision & Dental: 100% coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company participation.

General Qualifications (All Roles)

• Love for America and commitment to Wild West Systems mission.
• Selfstarter with a bias for action and extreme ownership.
• Servantleader mindset; adaptable to fast shifting priorities.
• ITAR Requirement: U.S. citizenship or ITARcompliant status.

Required Experience:

IC