Electrical Assembly Technician
About The Position
Our team in Space and Defense Group is looking for an Electrical Assembler to join them. You will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor and will have an onsite work schedule in Gilbert, AZ. As an Electrical Assembler, you will: Assemble Circuit Card Assemblies, top level avionics units, wire harnesses, and electrical ground support and test equipment. Perform high-reliability soldering (through hole and surface mount) and crimping on complex sub-assemblies, circuit cards, and avionics units, including board-level repairs and jumper wire installations. Work with multi-pin connectors and assemblies to meet stringent government and customer specs. Set up and operate SMT pick and place machines. Set up and operate selective solder machines. Perform box level integration of circuit card assemblies into top level avionics units. Perform staking and coating operations of circuit card assemblies and top-level avionics units. Interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and work instructions. Follow ESD protocols and maintain certification standards for high-reliability soldering. Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineering to troubleshoot and rework avionics products. Maintain cleanliness and traceability documentation for controlled programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent formal training.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in electrical assembly and soldering.
- Expertise in crimping, medical device assembly, board-level repair, and electronic units.
- Familiarity with J-STD-001 and Space Addendum, IPC 610/620 standards, and torque/crimping tools.
Nice To Haves
- NASA soldering certification.
- Experience with avionics components (e.g., circuit card rework, coating, installation).
- Ability to read and work directly from engineering drawings.
- Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Assemble Circuit Card Assemblies, top level avionics units, wire harnesses, and electrical ground support and test equipment.
- Perform high-reliability soldering (through hole and surface mount) and crimping on complex sub-assemblies, circuit cards, and avionics units, including board-level repairs and jumper wire installations.
- Work with multi-pin connectors and assemblies to meet stringent government and customer specs.
- Set up and operate SMT pick and place machines.
- Set up and operate selective solder machines.
- Perform box level integration of circuit card assemblies into top level avionics units.
- Perform staking and coating operations of circuit card assemblies and top-level avionics units.
- Interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
- Follow ESD protocols and maintain certification standards for high-reliability soldering.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineering to troubleshoot and rework avionics products.
- Maintain cleanliness and traceability documentation for controlled programs.
Benefits
- great compensation package
- annual profit sharing
- matching 401k
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off
- holidays
- parental leave program
- relocation assistance
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Tuition Assistance
- mentorship and coaching opportunities
- leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Inclusive culture rooted in our values
- Employee Resource Groups
- team-building activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
