Soldering Technician, Intermediate - Senior

Veritech•Aberdeen, MD

1d•$20 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Soldering Technician supports on-site fabrication, assembly, and integration of electronic subassemblies for rapid prototyping and production builds. This role requires hands-on proficiency in precision soldering, PCB assembly, and the use of controlled tools and work instructions to produce high-quality, repeatable assemblies. The technician works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to execute builds in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, and quality standards, ensuring workmanship, traceability, and schedule adherence.

Requirements

Five (5) years demonstrated experience
Current IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) certification
Current J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies) certification
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) awareness/control training
Strong understanding of PCB fabrication and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)
Proficiency with soldering tools, rework equipment, and inspection techniques
Experience using torque drivers, calibrated tools, and assembly fixtures according to documented standards to ensure repeatable, high-quality builds
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and fabrication files
Ability to diagnose/problem solve basic electrical failures
Familiarity with electrostatic discharge (ESD)-safe lab environments and fabrication best practices
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple build efforts in parallel

Nice To Haves

Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) certification
Prior Class 3 Soldering Experience
Experience with multilayer boards and prototype PCBA processes
Familiarity with pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and small-run assembly workflows
Prior hands-on use of milling systems, laser direct imaging, and etching machines
Experience using circuit board plotters and other prototyping tools
Working knowledge for PCB layout review and SolidWorks for mechanical integration awareness
Experience supporting prototype builds in an research and development (R&D) or defense environment
Experience working in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 or Department of Defense (DoD)-compliant manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Engineering Department to fabricate and integrate custom printed circuit assemblies used in prototype platforms and electronic systems
Perform precision soldering and component installation for both surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole components
Operate and maintain advanced fabrication equipment including reflow ovens, pick-and-place machines, and printed circuit board (PCB) milling and imaging systems
Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and files to execute high-fidelity builds and identify potential design-for-fabrication improvements
Support version control, process documentation, and traceability for all builds
Contribute to the design and refinement of lab processes and tooling setups for small-run circuit card fabrication