Electrical Assembly Technician – J-STD-Certified

Description

The Electrical Assembly Technician will perform high-reliability soldering and electrical integration for a high-volume unmanned aircraft system (UAS) production program. Work includes heavy-gauge power wiring, XT-series connectors, electronic speed controllers, motor connections, capacitors, and related electrical assemblies. A current J-STD-001 certification is required. The successful candidate must be able to produce consistent, inspection-ready solder joints while meeting production-rate, traceability, and workmanship requirements.

This is a full-time contract position expected to last approximately 2–3 months, with potential conversion to full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

• Perform soldering in accordance with J-STD-001 requirements and approved work instructions.
• Cut, strip, prepare, and tin power and motor wiring.
• Solder AWG 10 power wiring to XT90 connectors and electronic speed controllers.
• Solder motor phase wires to ESC pads.
• Prepare and solder polarized capacitors and related reinforcement conductors.
• Verify connector, wire, capacitor, and ESC polarity before and after soldering.
• Use soldering stations, fixtures, tweezers, side cutters, wire-preparation tools, magnification equipment, and related production tools.
• Clean soldered assemblies using approved materials and processes.
• Inspect solder joints before applying insulating varnish, liquid electrical tape, or other protective materials.
• Perform continuity, polarity, and short-circuit checks.
• Follow ESD-control requirements and maintain clean, organized workstations.
• Complete production travelers and maintain material and assembly traceability.
• Identify and document nonconforming solder joints or components.
• Perform approved rework when authorized and properly documented.
• Support line balancing, continuous improvement, and cross-training within the electrical production area.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen (required due to defense and export-controlled program requirements).
• Current J-STD-001 certification.
• Demonstrated experience performing manual soldering in a production or high-reliability environment.
• Experience soldering wires to connectors, terminals, or printed circuit board pads.
• Ability to identify acceptable and unacceptable solder workmanship.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, polarity markings, and controlled work instructions.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work consistently in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment.
• Basic proficiency using a digital multimeter and electrical inspection equipment.
• Basic computer skills for production records and work-order completion.
• Preferred:
  Experience soldering heavy-gauge wire, including AWG 10 or similar conductors.
• Preferred:
  Experience with XT60, XT90, or similar high-current connectors.
• Preferred:
  Experience soldering motors, ESCs, capacitors, power-distribution components, or UAS electronics.
• Preferred: IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or related cable and wire-harness experience.
• Preferred:
  Experience working in an aerospace, defense, electronics, ISO 9001, or AS9100 production environment.
• Preferred:
  Experience with controlled rework, ESD procedures, and serialized production documentation.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing detailed soldering and inspection work.
• Ability to use magnification equipment and perform precise, fine-motor tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move parts, tools, and materials up to approximately 25–35 lbs as needed.
• Work is performed on-site in an ESD-controlled manufacturing/production facility.

• Minimal to no travel required for this position.

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