Printed Circuit Board Technician

Overview

The Applied Electromagnetics Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc., is seeking Printed Circuit Board Technicians for facilities in Lafayette, CO and Huntsville, AL. This entry-level position offers opportunities to learn and grow, including soldering and populating circuit board components, assembling RF, DC, and digital wiring, cables and connectors, and bonding and packaging of multi-layer circuit boards. The role involves small-scale repetitive tasks, often under a microscope, with attention to detail and quality.

The candidate will have the opportunity to learn and operate electrical and RF diagnostic test equipment to troubleshoot or evaluate hardware performance, as well as manufacturing shop equipment and common hand tools. A security clearance may be required.

Education:

High school diploma or GED, with six months to one year of experience.

This position is in the office only; remote work is not available.

Salary Range: $18-25 / hour depending on experience.

• Populate circuit boards with components
• Bond multi-layer circuit boards and composite materials
• Assemble RF, DC, and digital wiring, cables, and connectors
• Measure circuit board components performance

• High school diploma or GED
• 0 to 1+ years of experience
• Candidates selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

• Aerospace industry work is a plus

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex problems in the physical sciences. The company was founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979 and currently employs over 1800 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

The corporation also provides products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest asset. The corporation promotes employee ownership to foster creativity, initiative, and performance. Employees receive tools, training, and opportunities to participate as owners through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” reflects the ARA experience. For more information and to apply, please visit

Please apply at
for the Printed Circuit Board Technician position,

Requisition # PRINT
009962.

Detail Oriented
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Capable of carrying out a task with all details necessary to get the job done well

Team Player
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Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated
:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Flexibility
:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact
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Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Growth Opportunities
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Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

High School or better.

Soldering

Bonding

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