Spectrum Control · 16 hours ago
Digital Systems Technician
Marlborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$35/hr - $45/hrSpectrum Control is a company that focuses on manufacturing and testing complex digital electronic assemblies for commercial, military, and aerospace products. They are seeking a Digital Systems Technician to join their multidisciplinary team, responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic assemblies, as well as collaborating with engineering to improve processes and product robustness.
HardwareManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Receive assembled PCBs from manufacturing and verify proper operation of power delivery networks, including voltage accuracy, sequencing, current draw, and fault conditions prior to device programming
Program and configure FPGAs, microcontrollers, and embedded processors using JTAG, SPI, Ethernet, or vendor-specific tools; manage production firmware and software images
Execute automated hardware and software test suites, interpret test results, and diagnose failures using test data and electrical measurements
Troubleshoot digital and mixed-signal hardware issues to the board or component level and coordinate or perform corrective actions as required
Bring up embedded Linux systems to a functional login state, verify basic system operation, and diagnose common boot or configuration issues
Configure and verify Ethernet connectivity for embedded systems, including basic network setup and connectivity diagnostics
Maintain accurate test records, configuration logs, and nonconformance documentation in accordance with quality and production procedures
Collaborate with engineering to improve test processes, manufacturing yield, and product robustness
Assist with the construction, validation, and maintenance of production and engineering test stations
Support advanced VPX and OpenVPX systems as an escalation resource, including complex power-up behavior, multi-FPGA configuration, and system-level debug
Assist with deeper Linux bring-up and integration issues on custom hardware platforms when automated diagnostics are insufficient
Provide detailed failure analysis and documentation to engineering for complex or design-related issues
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent practical experience in digital electronics test and debug
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, block diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation
Solid understanding of basic DC and AC electronic theory, including passive and active components
Understanding of power regulation, sequencing, clock distribution, and reset architectures in digital systems
Basic knowledge of computer architecture concepts (CPU, SDRAM, non-volatile memory)
Experience using electronic test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes for circuit verification and troubleshooting
Familiarity with Ethernet networking in Linux environments, including IP addressing, subnetting, SSH access, and basic connectivity diagnostics (ping, ip/ifconfig, ethtool)
Ability to work from documented procedures while exercising independent judgment during fault isolation and system bring-up
Preferred
Experience testing and debugging FPGA-based digital systems in a production or lab environment
Familiarity with automated test systems and software-driven diagnostics
Experience with VPX or OpenVPX architectures, including backplane interfaces and module-level integration
Exposure to multi-FPGA systems and complex power sequencing
Experience working with embedded Linux on custom hardware platforms
Basic scripting or programming experience (C, C++, Python, Bash, etc.)
Experience working in ESD-controlled manufacturing or laboratory environments
Benefits
Competitive wages
PTO
Benefits begin on day 1 of employment
Company
Spectrum Control
Spectrum Control, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of custom electronic
Founded in 1968
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-03-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Jessica George
Total Rewards Business Partner
John Muller
Chief Growth Officer
Recent News
2025-10-27
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