Assembly Technician - McKinney, TX

RTX•McKinney, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Technician performs hands-on assembly of electronic and mechanical assemblies in a classified production environment within the Antenna Integration Factory at the McKinney, Texas site. Work includes production builds and development or prototype units, with direct collaboration with engineering on builds and rework tasks. The position is performed primarily onsite at seated workstations and standing positions, and may require occasional overtime. The technician follows detailed work instructions, photographs, engineering drawings, schematics, and related documentation. Daily work includes using a production tracking system, attending tier meetings for task assignments, obtaining parts kits and sub-assemblies, reviewing instructions, checking out calibrated torque tools, and gathering consumables. Tasks include inspecting parts and sub-assemblies, routing wires, mating connectors, installing brackets and sub-assemblies, applying thread-locking compound, and torquing fasteners to specification. Some assemblies are built using automated bonding machines. The role also performs rework by removing and replacing sub-assemblies on units that have failed testing. Technicians document each completed operation in the production system, inspect affected areas before units proceed in the production queue, and promptly stop work and notify their supervisor and supporting engineer when errors, discrepancies, or issues are found. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required, and an active existing clearance is required after day one.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Experience performing assemblies using work instructions, engineering drawings, schematics, and related documentation with limited supervision.
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing clearance is required after day one.
Ability to stand for extended periods and work in both seated and standing positions throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with small fasteners, connectors, and sub-assemblies requiring fine hand and finger dexterity.
Experience with wire routing and connector mating.
Experience visually inspecting parts, sub-assemblies, and completed work, including use of magnification tools.
Experience performing rework, repair, or replacement operations on electronic or mechanical assemblies.
Familiarity with production tracking systems such as SAP, CMES, or similar manufacturing execution systems.
Military electronics or electromechanical maintenance training from any branch of service, including the listed Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard specialties.

Responsibilities

Assemble electronic and mechanical assemblies in a classified production environment, including production and development or prototype units.
Follow detailed work instructions, photographs, engineering drawings, schematics, and related documentation.
Use the production tracking system, participate in tier meetings, obtain assigned parts kits and sub-assemblies, review work instructions, check out calibrated torque tools, and gather required consumables.
Visually inspect parts and sub-assemblies for damage, defects, or nonconformance, using a microscope or magnifying glass when needed.
Perform wire routing, connector mating, bracket installation using feeler gauges, and installation of sub-assemblies into main assemblies.
Apply thread-locking compound to fasteners and torque them to specification using manual torque drivers and wrenches.
Build assemblies at workstations or using automated bonding machines (SFD).
Perform rework by removing and replacing sub-assemblies on units that have failed testing.
Inspect affected areas after assembly or rework before moving units forward in the production queue.
Document each completed operation in the appropriate production system.
Stop work and immediately raise errors, discrepancies, or issues with the supervisor and supporting engineer.
Work at seated workstations and standing positions throughout the shift; work overtime on occasion if required.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.