Job Title: Electronics Technician III
Duration: 11+ months (01/05/2026 -12/04/2026)
Location: Schaumburg, IL 60196
Worksite: Onsite | 9:00 AM – 05:00 PMBasic Qualifications

• Education: Technical Associate's Degree
• Experience: 4+ years analyzing and troubleshooting radio circuits
• RF Focus

Scope of Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot 2-way radios and repeaters
• Create or modify cable assemblies

Rework circuits including:

• 0201 size parts
• Standard SOICs
• Fine-pitch BGAs
• Test radios and repeaters for product certification
• Track prototype radios and repeaters
• Read schematics and layouts
• Stay organized and multitask effectively

Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Technical Associate's Degree
• 4+ years of experience with radio circuits
• Strong interest and understanding of radio operations

Proficient with test equipment:

• Multimeters
• Oscilloscopes

Skilled in:

• Soldering and replacing 0201 parts, SOICs, BGAs
• Rework using small-gauge wire (32 AWG or smaller)

Working knowledge of:

• Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL
• PCB Layout Editor
• LabVIEW (preferred)
• Python (preferred)
• Detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Main Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot 2-way radios and repeaters
• Create/modify cable assemblies
• Rework circuits (0201 size parts, SOICs, fine-pitch BGAs)
• Test radios/repeaters for product certification
• Track prototype radios and repeaters

Must-Have Qualifications

• Ability to read schematics and layouts
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Education

• Technical Associate’s Degree

Experience

• 4+ years troubleshooting radio circuits
• Strong understanding of radio operations
• Proficient with test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes)
• Skilled in soldering/replacing 0201 parts, SOICs, BGAs
• Skilled in rework with small-gauge wire (32 AWG or smaller)
• Working knowledge of Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL & PCB Layout Editor
• Familiarity with LabVIEW and Python (preferred)
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Software Proficiency

• Cadence Allegro
• LabVIEW
• Python (preferred)

Work Environment & Requirements

• Environment: Office cube and lab bench
• Safety-Sensitive Functions: No
• Lifting Requirements: Occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs)

 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 31.03/hr.