Senior Electronics Lab Assembly / Solder Technician

RTX•Huntsville, AL

8d•$43,400 - $82,600•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. An Electronics Lab Assembly / Solder Technician is responsible for assembling, cabling, and validating complex testing rack test systems. This includes building and repairing cables and connector assemblies as a critical part of the role. Additional responsibilities include assembling and configuring rack-mounted devices, troubleshooting and diagnosing system issues, and performing functional validations to ensure assembly quality and performance. Additional activities may include basic soldering, fabricating test boxes, or supporting other hardware integration tasks. The candidate may provide on-the-job recommendations to solve hardware integration issues with mid and upper-level engineering and leadership. The candidate will comply with the company’s FOD program, tool control program, and all safety regulations. Work primarily includes cabling and assembly of Rack-mounted Test Systems but may also include working with Engineering prototyping.

Requirements

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Assemble and configure rack-mounted test systems, cables, and harnesses.
Verification/Inspection experience with associated standards, processes, and documentation.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Work experience with mechanical and soldering standards, processes, and documentation.
Experience working within an Engineering Technical Support Environment.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, schematics, detailed electronic blueprints, and other similar authorized drawings and documents.
CCA manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of Fabrication Standards, Processes, and Documentation.
IPC J-STD-001 solder certification and IPC 610 and IPC 620 certifications.
Associate's Degree in a Technical field.

Responsibilities

Assemble and configure rack-mounted devices, troubleshooting and diagnosing system issues, and performing functional validations to ensure assembly quality and performance.
Perform other activities such as basic soldering, building or repairing cables and connector assemblies, or fabricating test boxes.
Perform pin crimping, wire routing, and use hand and powered tools.
Test and troubleshoot systems using multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
Provide on the job recommendations to solve hardware integration issues with mid and upper-level engineering and leadership.
Perform physical tasks such as retrieving, storing, and installing equipment.
Work from detailed assembly drawings, schematics, or work instructions.
Work from verbal instructions and conceptual ideas to a achieve a desired output.
Recognize failures, isolate problems and suggest appropriate corrective action.
Keep management appraised of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect schedules or quality.
Manage inventory, paperwork, and maintain organizational standards.