Electronics Technician

Position Title:Electronics Technician
Requisition ID:1823
Position Location:Chantilly VA
Position Reports To:Factory 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 Electronics Technician is responsible for performing functional operational and environmental testing of electronic assemblies supporting advanced space and defense systems. This role supports production activities by executing standardized test procedures documenting results troubleshooting basic issues and ensuring hardware meets performance and quality requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented technically hands-on and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team-based manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform manual or automated functional testing operational and environmental tests to verify the performance and reliability of production assemblies.
• Follow written instructions to execute tasking in a standard and repeatable manner
• Setup and break down testing work area as per training and instruction by applying basic electro-mechanical skills
• Determine test outcomes record results and recognize when to escalate issues.
• Recommend corrections improvements to test procedures and/or processes
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Comfortable using various meters and tools including multimeters signal generators etc.
• Identifies problems and issues in straightforward situations.
• Experience working in a team-based environment ideally in production setting where accurate and complete work is critical to next step in line.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience or 2 yrs post-Secondary / Associates Degree with 0-2 yrs prior related experience
• Experience handling electronics or printed circuit assemblies and electrical test
• Demonstrated ability to learn new/proprietary software in a timely manner
• Proficiency in the utilization of computer software Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Vocational degree in Electrical Technology or similar

Working Conditions

• ESD production environment. Some exposure to machine noise; hearing protection may be required.
• Must have availability to work 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts as scheduled.
• Overtime and weekends may be requested to fulfill needs.
• Primarily located in Chantilly with flexibility to occasionally work in Fairfax.
• Occasionally lifting up 25 lbs. exertion. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive Motion: Constantly operates test equipment computers and other office productivity machinery.
  
  

Pay Information

Full-Time Hourly Pay Range: $28.00 - $53.00

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.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact.

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)