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Electrical Technician – Aerospace and Defense

Rockford, IL · Contract · Posted October 7, 2026

Electrical Technician – Aerospace and Defense 
 
Ingenium Technologies – Rockford, IL
 
Additional Job Postings: http://www.ingeniumtech.com/staffing/
 
We are currently recruiting for several Contract Electrical Technicians for an aerospace/defense client that manufactures cutting-edge military and commercial aerospace products including fuel pumps, air turbine starters and blowers, engine and air frame gearboxes. This role is for 2 technicians to support electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC/EEE) testing of aerospace products/systems.
 
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • EMC qualification testing according to an established qualification test procedure.
  • Qualification test procedures per program-specific EMC requirements similar to those found in DO-160 or MIL-STD-461.
  • Operation of equipment/systems during testing in accordance with startup/shutdown procedures, test procedures, and other technical instructions.
  • Generation of shift reports to document plans, observations/progress, and next steps.
  • Support of EMC test bench layout in accordance with EMC test standards, including wire harness layout on test bench, placement of units under test, and placement of production breaks.
  • Integration of test setup to ensure system is operational and monitored parameters are satisfactory.
  • Coordination with test lab personnel as needed to drive test progress in accordance with established plans.
  • Maintenance of route books and test logbooks.
  • Regular coordination with EMC Engineer and EMC Project Engineer.
  • Assistance with disassembly/packing of setup at the conclusion of testing.

 
Required Software: MS Office applications (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
 
 
Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5-10 Years experience with EMC qualification testing in accordance with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, or other similar aerospace standards.
  • Must have experience supporting test setups and associated integration of test setups, conducting troubleshooting, reviewing test data and interpreting results, and investigating test outages.
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills are required.  

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferred not required
 
Position: 6 Month Contract 
 
Travel: Minimal travel required
 
Compensation: Highly Competitive with Benefits, Multiple Openings, Multiple shifts available
 
Location: Rockford, IL 61107
 
Employment Criteria: This position includes access or potential access to ITAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
 
Employment Statement: Ingenium Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. Proof of eligibility for employment will be required upon employment.
 
Due to the requirements of the Customer, No Visa sponsorship is available.

Reference: 1065781