Aerospace Electronics Technician

Position Title:Aerospace Electronics Assembly Technician

Requisition ID:1780

Position Location:Chantilly VA

Position Reports To:Production Manager

Supervises Others:No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD Intelligence Community and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

The Aerospace Electronics Assembly Technician assembles inspects and tests high-reliability electronic and electro-mechanical hardware for advanced space and defense systems. Working from engineering documentation and technical standards this role performs precision assembly tasks including cable and harness fabrication soldering and related production activities while ensuring compliance with quality and workmanship requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented hands-on and committed to producing mission-critical hardware in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical product in accordance with engineering instructions technical manuals and training.
• Follow written instructions to execute tasking in a standard and repeatable manner.
• Identifies problems and issues in straightforward situations. Uses judgement to resolve certain issues.
• Perform wiring harness and cable assembly including continuity checks on the final assemblies.
• Apply technical standards such as J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 to work performed ensuring manufactured hardware complies.
• Ability to use small hand tools calibrated equipment soldering/desoldering equipment and/or meters.
• Consistently complete records of work completed in line with good documentation practices.
• Requires strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Follows documented processes and procedures for proper handling of all material(s).
• Candidate must have a willingness to perform other tasks as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience or 2 yrs post-Secondary / Associates Degree with min 2 yrs prior related experience
• Experience with electronics or cable assemblies
• Experience with circuit board level soldering and desoldering
• Experience with masking conformal coating connector potting component staking or component bonding
• Basic ability in the utilization of computer software such as Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel

Pay Information

Full-Time Hourly Range: $28.84- $55.76
Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills education certifications internal equity business considerations and geographic location where applicable.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D accident critical illness hospital and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA FSA and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental maternity and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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