How to hire an electronic systems technician

How to hire an electronic systems technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronic systems technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electronic systems technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electronic systems technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The electronic systems technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An electronic systems technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electronic systems technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of electronic systems technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Electronic Systems Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronic Systems Technician	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$17-26
   Technical Testing Engineer	A technical testing engineer is responsible for inspecting and reporting the quality of products across the production cycle. You will thoroughly check procedures, materials, and electrical and mechanical systems to produce high-quality products for customers... Show more	$29-60
   Instrument And Controls Technician	An instrument and controls technician is responsible for checking and inspecting the condition of production equipment and machinery, ensuring its stability to support business functions and manufacturing processes. Instrument and control technicians study schematics and blueprints of system components to assemble parts and analyze its features for measurement... Show more	$23-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Troubleshoot
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Ladders
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Control Systems
   • Computer System
   • Technical Support
   • Transducers
   • RF
   • Hand Tools
   • Electrical Systems
   • DOD
   • CCTV
   • Corrective Maintenance

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Plan and lead training programs on new software development essential to the movement to a paperless travel department for DoD.
   • Co-developed custom GUI for in house software applications (C++).
   • Perform all through hole and SMT soldering.
   • Execute documentation and reporting in compliance with ISO standards.
   • Test and repair LCD panels and prepare them for shipment.
   • Create new categories for tasking assignments within the NextGen EMR application.

   More electronic systems technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electronic systems technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An electronic systems technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an electronic systems technician in Kentucky may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level electronic systems technician usually earns less than a senior-level electronic systems technician. Additionally, an electronic systems technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average electronic systems technician salary

   $44,778yearly

   $21.53 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electronic systems technician salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average electronic systems technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Maryland	$52,157	$25
   2	Washington	$48,271	$23
   3	Delaware	$47,044	$23
   4	Connecticut	$45,207	$22
   5	Nevada	$43,353	$21
   6	Colorado	$43,060	$21
   7	Georgia	$43,009	$21
   8	Indiana	$41,499	$20
   9	Ohio	$41,419	$20
   10	Minnesota	$41,336	$20
   11	California	$40,934	$20
   12	Florida	$40,207	$19
   13	Virginia	$40,048	$19
   14	New Jersey	$39,155	$19
   15	Pennsylvania	$33,668	$16

   Average electronic systems technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory	$68,072	$32.73	10
   2	Cummins	$57,247	$27.52	41
   3	Northrop Grumman	$54,268	$26.09	313
   4	Aerotech	$53,988	$25.96
   5	Education Affiliates	$53,731	$25.83
   6	Washington State University	$52,057	$25.03	1
   7	BAE Systems	$51,646	$24.83	228
   8	New York State Restaurant Association	$50,459	$24.26
   9	Raytheon Technologies	$49,867	$23.97	179
   10	University of Washington	$48,525	$23.33	5
   11	Bgis	$48,437	$23.29
   12	B T S, Inc.	$48,423	$23.28
   13	Aleut	$48,241	$23.19	1
   14	Alaka`ina Foundation Family Of Companies	$47,838	$23.00	6
   15	Vector Security	$47,688	$22.93	17
   16	RGNext	$47,340	$22.76	2
   17	TEKsystems	$46,892	$22.54	41
   18	Las Vegas Valley Water District	$46,332	$22.27
   19	BlueScope Steel	$45,430	$21.84	10
   20	Sound Transit	$44,773	$21.53	2

4. Writing an electronic systems technician job description

   An electronic systems technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an electronic systems technician job description:

   Electronic systems technician job description example

   Are you the best precision technician at your company? Do you have electronic technology experience, but also mechanically savvy? If so, we want you to apply.
   
   Located in RIDC Park, O'Hara Township, Aerotech builds industry leading precision motion, robotics, and automation technology right here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We do so by continuously investing in our employees. At Aerotech, we build technician careers.
   At Aerotech, you will:
   
   Advance industries with precision motion technology in a clean climate-controlled environment, while advancing your career with continuous paid on-the-job training.
   
   Earn respect and have an opportunity to grow within the company, while receiving competitive compensation, annual merit increases, and bonus payments every 6 months.
   
   Benefit as Aerotech continues to grow with our industry-low turnover rate, health benefits with affordable employee contribution, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Trust.
   
   What will your day look like? At Aerotech, you will: Follow detailed instructions and procedures to conduct functional tests on electronic equipment and electromechanical systems in order to evaluate system performance under actual operation conditions. Read and interpret schematic, assembly, and wiring diagrams Troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment to the component level and electromechanical systems Analyze and interpret test data Conduct functional test on prototype electro-mechanical systems and provides test data to engineering What will separate you from the rest? Experience with: Systems level troubleshooting Servo tuning Brushless motor and feedback devices Ability to use digital multimeters, current probes, and oscilloscopes Effective computer literacy, including experience with ERP Software Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent and/or relevant experience. Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Excellent computer skills Must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without employer sponsorship.
   
   As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.
   
   The Company is collecting the information requested in this employment application for purposes of evaluating your suitability for hire by the Company. The Company will share the information that you provide in this employment application only with Company management officials who are involved in the hiring process or who are otherwise involved in making employment-related decisions on behalf of the Company.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right electronic systems technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with electronic systems technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit electronic systems technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electronic systems technician job on Zippia to find and recruit electronic systems technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting electronic systems technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electronic systems technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electronic systems technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new electronic systems technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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