Bedrock Ocean Exploration · 5 days ago
Electronics Assembly Technician
Richmond, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expBedrockocean is on a mission to accelerate the exploration of the ocean by pioneering autonomous technologies. As an Electronics Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly and validation of electronic subsystems for autonomous underwater vehicles, ensuring they are production-ready.
Marine TechnologyRoboticsService IndustrySoftware
Responsibilities
Assemble and integrate PCBAs, electronic modules, and full electronic subsystems
Perform advanced soldering, PCBA population, rework, and modification beyond basic repair
Build and integrate power systems, batteries, regulators, and distribution boards
Fabricate and integrate wiring harnesses and electronic assemblies into vehicles
Support the assembly and test of electromechanical assemblies as a system, not confined to electronics only
Power up, bring up, and validate new electronic assemblies across hardware and software tool interfaces
Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, electronic loads, logic analyzers, and power supplies to debug issues
Support RF, sensor, and communication system bring-up and validation as needed
Troubleshoot electronics at board, subsystem, and system level
Build first articles and prototypes directly from early electrical designs
Support transition from prototype to production by refining build methods
Create and improve electronics assembly, test, and bring-up procedures
Support the creation of test fixtures for PCBAs and other subassemblies
Develop clear work instructions for electronics assembly and test
Maintain traceability for electronic builds and test results
Provide feedback to engineers on design-for-assembly and design-for-test
Work closely with electrical, mechanical, integration team, and field operators
Serve as the primary hands-on electronics builder so designers can focus on architecture and design
Support integration, test, and field teams when electronics issues arise
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or equivalent hands-on experience
5+ years building and testing real electronic hardware in robotics, aerospace, marine, medical, or industrial systems
Experience assembling PCBAs and full electronic subsystems—not just rework
Experience supporting designs from prototype through production
Experience with and understanding of ESD-safe component handling
Comfortable working in R&D environments where designs evolve rapidly
Advanced soldering and PCBA assembly/rework (fine pitch, QFN, SON exposure preferred)
Assembly and validation of PCBAs and electronic subsystems
Harness fabrication
Experience with batteries, power electronics, and power distribution
Experience with PCB modifications, rework, repairs, jumper wiring, for rugged repairs
Daily use of lab tools: oscilloscopes, DMMs, electronic loads, power supplies, current probes, logic analyzers
Ability to debug power, signal integrity, and functional issues
Ability to read schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams
Experience creating and maintaining assembly and test procedures
Strong workmanship and attention to detail
Hands-on, builder mindset—loves making hardware real
Strong problem-solving and debugging instincts
Comfortable working in fast-changing environments
Clear communicator with engineers, technicians, and operations teams
Takes ownership of work and quality
Ability to lift 40 lbs and work in lab, shop, and field environments
Capable of standing, bending, climbing ladders, and working with tools for extended periods
Ability to work in person at Richmond office
Up to 15% travel to support field and integration efforts
Preferred
Basic familiarity with RF, sensors, and communication systems a plus
Experience with RF systems, antennas, or wireless modules
Familiarity with design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test principles
CAD or ECAD literacy
Programming or scripting for test automation
Subsea, marine, or robotics industry experience
Company
Bedrock Ocean Exploration
Bedrock Ocean Exploration is a platform for underwater vehicles.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$58.5MKey Investors
Eniac Ventures
2025-06-10Series A· $25M
2023-07-12Series A· $25.5M
2021-03-10Seed· $8M
Leadership Team
Charles Chiau
Chief Executive Officer
Anthony DiMare
Chairman of the Board
Recent News
Northzone multi-stage venture capital fund
2025-03-11
2024-01-30
Crunchbase News
2023-08-04
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