Assembly Technician II
About The Position
CIS Secure is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, and operational support and training services. CIS Secure strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.We are seeking a skilled Assembly Technician II to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a strong hands-on technician.The qualified candidate will be able to meet the requirements and perform the duties outlined below. At CIS Secure, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that designs and delivers cutting-edge, secure communications products for government and commercial clients. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact in national security and secure tech innovation. Come join one of Washington's Best Places 2022 to work and do good work for a great purpose!
Requirements
- Must be a US person as defined by the US regulations: Any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; Any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder); Any individual who is granted status as a "protected person".
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of assembly experience in an electronics or high-reliability manufacturing environment (military/defense/ruggedized preferred).
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, electrical/electronic assembly (soldering, wiring/harnesses, connectors), mechanical assembly (fasteners, brackets, enclosures).
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly work instructions, wiring diagrams.
- Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality; ability to follow strict procedures and document work.
- Dexterity and ability to handle small components, connectors, shielding materials.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with moderate lifting (up to ~50 lbs occasionally), standing for long periods, bending, working on assembly benches.
- Good communication skills, ability to work in a team and interface with test/engineering/manufacturing support.
- Proven ability to meet schedule, maintain productivity, and handle multiple tasks/priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in defense or secure manufacturing environments (TEMPEST, MIL-STD, ruggedized electronics).
- Basic knowledge of electronics (voltage levels, wiring practices, shielding, grounding).
- Familiarity with inspection methods, torque tools, crimp tools, solder rework, cable/harness assembly.
- Experience working under a quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001) and knowledge of inspection/test documentation.
- Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset; experience with Lean/5S/Kaizen practices.
Responsibilities
- Carry out assembly of components, subâassemblies and complete systems according to work instructions, engineering drawings and BOMs.
- Perform mechanical and electrical integration tasks: install PCBs, cables/wire-harnesses, connectors, enclosures, mounting hardware, shielding, grounding, etc.
- Conduct intermediate assembly inspections to verify alignment, torqueing, proper interconnects, cleanliness, shielding integrity, and meet quality standards.
- Perform functional checks or hand-off for test, and communicate found issues to test/engineering.
- Follow and enforce strict manufacturing process controls, configuration control, workmanship standards (e.g., soldering, crimping, fastening) and documentation/tracking (paper or electronic travelers).
- Work closely with Test Engineers or Technicians to support debug, rework or modification of assemblies as needed.
- Maintain production area housekeeping, tool calibration/maintenance, and adherence to 5S and EHS (environmental, safety & health) practices.
- Adhere to security and access requirements (e.g., clean room or controlled area, secure material handling) as required for secure manufacturing.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, suggest process enhancements to improve yield, reduce rework, increase throughput without compromising quality.
- Meet production schedule targets while maintaining quality and reliability goals.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Dental insurance
- Medical insurance (Four plan options)
- Health Savings Account option (with company contribution)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
