Aerospace Electronics Technician

Position Title: Aerospace Electronics Assembly Technician

Requisition : 1780

Position Location: Chantilly, VA

Position

Reports To:

Production Manager

Supervises Others: No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right‑sized development processes to create innovative, high‑performance space‑based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

The Aerospace Electronics Assembly Technician assembles, inspects, and tests high‑reliability electronic and electro‑mechanical hardware for advanced space and defense systems. Working from engineering documentation and technical standards, this role performs precision assembly tasks including cable and harness fabrication, soldering, and related production activities while ensuring compliance with quality and workmanship requirements. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, hands‑on, and committed to producing mission‑critical hardware in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

• Assemble electro‑mechanical product in accordance with engineering instructions, technical manuals, and training.
• Follow written instructions to execute tasking in a standard and repeatable manner.
• Identify problems and issues in straightforward situations. Use judgement to resolve certain issues.
• Perform wiring harness and cable assembly, including continuity checks on the final assemblies.
• Apply technical standards, such as J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620, to work performed ensuring manufactured hardware complies.
• Use small hand tools, calibrated equipment, soldering/desoldering equipment, and/or meters.
• Consistently complete records of work completed in line with good documentation practices.
• Require strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Follow documented processes and procedures for proper handling of all material(s).
• Candidate must have a willingness to perform other tasks as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience or 2 years post‑Secondary / Associates Degree with minimum 2 years prior related experience
• Experience with electronics or cable assemblies
• Experience with circuit board level soldering and desoldering
• Experience with masking, conformal coating, connector potting, component staking, or component bonding
• Basic ability in the utilization of computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact

Pay Transparency:
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)