General Technician

Position Title:General Technician
Requisition ID:1793
Position Location:Sterling VA
Position Reports To:Manufacturing Manager
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
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 General Technician will support the manufacture of existing product lines assembly of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) prototype unit assembly and maintenance of lab equipment. You will directly support the entire team and collaborate closely with engineers quality control and leadership to develop spaceflight electronics. The General Technician position has excellent opportunities for growth as you expand your skillset and become more familiar with company products and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use various hand and power tools such as cutters tweezers crimpers soldering irons and wire strippers
• Support overtime and weekend work occasionally
• Must maintain a safe and clean working environment through compliance with procedures policies and regulations
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to address issues
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Work among a team of individuals assembling products for our customers
• Actively seek opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

(This role can be filled at entry to mid-level depending on candidate experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0 6 years of technician work experience
• Familiarity or interest in CCA surface mount SMT soldering 0402 or larger components such as resistors capacitors transistors integrated circuits and through hole components such as connectors and transformers
• Ability to perform operations under a microscope or other magnifying devices while using fine hand tools
• Ability to use a computer including fluency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain and follow processes and procedures
• Ability to sit and operate at a workstation (soldering iron microscopes etc.) for long periods (e.g. up to 10-hour shifts) is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and interest in electrical or mechanical assembly (hobbies auto projects etc.)
• Prior experience of rework modification or repair of electronic assemblies
• Space hardware experience or exposure
• Experience in J-STD-001 and other IPC standards such as IPC-A-610 and/or NASA/JPL certifications.

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.

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