Electronics Assembly Technician (Vendor)

HRL Laboratories • Calabasas, CA

1d • $33 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

HRL Laboratories LLC is looking to hire a motivated candidate to join our mechanical assembly and integration team. This team works with HRL’s customers as well as other internal groups to develop and produce packaging solutions for the next generation of radar, communication, and phased array systems for defense, intelligence, aerospace, and automotive applications. This role is critical to the successful fabrication, assembly and testing of these systems. This is a (fixed term contract, contract with a range, or contract to hire) position.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 soldering certification.
• Experience winding coils for transformers or magnetic assemblies.
• Familiarity with military/defense manufacturing environments or AS9100/ISO-certified facilities.
• Experience with electrical testing, insulation materials, or measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Technical School or Vocational School training in basic electronics or equivalent job experience.
• Proficiency in soldering, wiring, and using hand tools (calipers, voltmeters, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and follow complex test procedures.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed work instructions, travelers, and engineering documentation; accurately record production data and quality results.
• Assemble electromechanical components, wire connectors/cables, solder, and perform mechanical operations.
• Apply insulation materials, terminate and solder leads in accordance with J-STD-001, and perform necessary trimming and preparation steps.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of wound coils; perform tests to verify compliance with quality requirements and engineering drawings.
• Cut, strip, bend, route, and secure wire leads using pliers, wire scrapers, and other hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhere strictly to HRL safety procedures and EHS requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and team members to resolve issues, improve processes, and support continuous improvement.
• Set up and operate test instruments for final product testing.
• Ensure accuracy and organization in all production and testing.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues in collaboration with the engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to work independently and within a small, highly skilled team.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $33.41 - $40.77 per hour
• Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED