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This role focuses on hands-on cable and hardware work, supporting engineering in hardware integration, software bring-up, and field testing. Work is completed under general supervision, with an emphasis on quality, organization, and consistent technical execution.\nHow You’ll Make an Impact\nAssemble electrical and electronic hardware, including crimping, soldering, cable fabrication, connector integration, and panel or enclosure assembly.\nWire components per electrical schematics and follow established assembly guidelines.\nPerform electrical testing on completed cables and assemblies to identify and resolve defects.\nTroubleshoot electrical hardware failures and implement corrective actions.\nSupport software bring-up and testing of sensors, computers, and other electronics.\nSupport day-to-day troubleshooting and repair of electrical issues and assist with hardware changes.\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace.\nCollaborate with engineering staff on integration activities for vehicle-based electronics.\nTravel occasionally to support remote vehicle testing and on-site troubleshooting.\nQualifications\nAssociate’s degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a related technician program; equivalent military experience accepted.\nApproximately 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical assembly, electronics testing, or technician-level engineering support.\nProficiency with crimping tools, soldering, cable assembly, and reading electrical schematics.\nAbility to read and interpret wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation.\nStrong problem-solving skills applied to routine and moderately complex electrical issues.\nAbility to operate standard hand and power tools safely and effectively.\nAttention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.\nAbility and willingness to travel occasionally for field testing support.\nPreferred\nAbility to draft cable drawings or wiring diagrams.\nExperience writing work instructions or assembly/test procedures.","description_format":"text","description_chars":2222,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Design & Creative","Industrial Design","IT Help Desk & Service Desk"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T20:42:43Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 4 · green card filings: 3","filings_12m":4,"filings_prev_12m":5,"green_card_filings_12m":3,"median_offered_wage_usd":80357,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-03T21:08:04+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":40,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.531,"p_room":0.75,"age_days":17,"expected_fill_days":25,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","velocity","win:late"],"computed_at":"2026-10-04T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ara-electrical-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ara-electrical-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-05T03:03:09Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4169,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":831,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-06T00:00:00Z"}}}