Electro-Mechanical Assembler

We are looking to hire an Electro-Mechanical Assembler to work in our Chantilly, VA office.

This position provides the following responsibilities:

• Provide skilled assembly of electronic system hardware for Radar and Flight Termination systems.
• Assemble printed circuit boards, chassis harnesses, cables, and precision mechanical devices.
• Equipment racking and cable dressing.
• All work is performed at the ECS manufacturing facility with rare occasions for performance at the end customer installation location.
• Candidate will be required to complete a PCB assembly test kit during the interview.

Required skills:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Printed circuit board assembly – ranging from thru‑hole and fine pitch assemblies as small as 0402 components and 12.5 mil pitch devices. High density and fine pitch assemblies require use of a microscope.
• Cable assemblies – assembly of a variety of cable assemblies ranging from large gauge military circular connectors, industry standard D type connectors to high density insulation displacement connectors that use discrete wiring, coaxial and ribbon cables.
• Chassis assemblies – assembly of standard equipment rack mount and unique physical configurations required. Wiring harness assembly that includes in‑place wiring and to a lesser extent wire looming technique are required.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, cable lists, and parts lists.
• Working knowledge of electronic component and assembly tool terminology.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum 8 years of experience.

Desired skills:

• Printed circuit board re‑work – de‑soldering of PCB assemblies that include very high pin count fine pitch devices is to be completed without damage to the PCB pads and substrate.
• IPC certified in J‑STD‑001 (Requirements for Solder & Electrical and Electronic Assemblies).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel).
• 10+ years of experience.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.