Electronics Technologist - Soldering and Assembly, Onsite

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We are seeking an Electronics Technologist with experience doing hand soldering, rework and repair of electronic assemblies to class 3. The job will entail working at a bench with a scope soldering up to 0201 size components by hand with a soldering iron or hot air pencil. Work will include frequent rework and repair of boards including installation of jumper wires.

NOTE:

This job is not SMT (pick and place) installation of components, and we do not build cables. Successful candidates should be currently certified in J-std-001 and NASA 7711/7721. The selected candidate will join the Electronics Production and Inventory Control (EPIC) team as an assembly and rework/repair technologist of printed wiring assemblies, cables and other components intended for use in critical satellite applications.

These designs are complex, multi-layer assemblies and are low quantities and high rigor (always class
3). Join us to develop creative solutions to unique national security challenges!

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Work on multiple assemblies, including repair/rework with a focus on boards that require full hand assembly
• Work both autonomously as an assembly and rework/repair technologist across the functions of the Satellite Systems Realization department as well as a lab owner and alternate lab owner
• Balance work to support multiple organizations while still maintaining lab ownership and other daily personnel responsibilities
• Electronics assemblies, including updates to inventory and managing parts in Oracle, and auditing of kits for electronic assemblies

Due to the nature of this work the selected applicant will need to work onsite. A soldering test will be required as part of the interview process.

$63,800 - $123,400

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• High School diploma
• 1 year of experience hand soldering electronic components professionally
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance

• Currently certified in at least one of the following:
  • Certified to J-STD-001
  • Certified to IPC-7711/7721 Rework/Repair standards
  • Equivalent Mil-Std or Company certification
• Associate's degree in related field
• Familiar with NASA-STD-8739.1A
• Certified to IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 within last 3 years
• Proven experience using assembly tools such as solder iron, microscope, hot plate, hot air pen, oven, micrometers, calipers, OHM meters etc.
• Willingness and ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Able to work in dynamic atmospheres with changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment with high initiative and Collaboration
• Experience reading and interpreting PWA drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of torque wrenches and torque of hardware on assembled boards
• Experience with installation of bottom terminated components, press fit connectors, fine pitch ICs
• Experience working in an AS9100 environment
• Active DOE Q clearance

Electronics Production and Inventory Control (EPIC), department 6764, consists of highly skilled technologists and production control specialists who consistently deliver robust, reliable electronics for qualified space flight applications and many other national…