Senior Electronics Lab Assembly/Solder Technician

RTX • Huntsville, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers. 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. This position is 100% onsite in Huntsville, Alabama

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and A minimum of 4 years of work experience.
• Assemble and configure rack-mounted test systems, cables, and harnesses
• Verification/Inspection experience with associated standards, processes, and documentation.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• 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
• Associates 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.
• Recognizing failures and isolating problems and suggesting appropriate corrective action.
• Keeping management appraised of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect schedules or quality.
• Manage inventory, paperwork, and maintain organizational standards.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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