Engineering Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform electronics assembly including hand soldering and rework (SMT and through-hole as applicable) to defined soldering/workmanship specifications (e.g., IPC-style requirements)
• Execute cable/harness fabrication: cutting, stripping, crimping, terminating, continuity checks, and labeling per drawings
• Assemble and integrate electro‑mechanical subassemblies including fasteners, adhesives, torque application, alignment, and fit checks
• Conduct in‑process and final functional checks using basic test equipment (DMM, power supplies, microscopes, continuity testers, etc.)
• Perform inspection support: verify build to drawings, measure critical features, document results, and support nonconformance (NCM) disposition processes
• Maintain traceability for parts and builds (lot/serial tracking, travelers, barcodes/labels, and ERP or spreadsheet‑based logging as required)
• Follow ESD, cleanliness, and tool control requirements; maintain a tidy and organized workstation
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement to refine work instructions, tool lists, and test steps based on build experience
• Support packaging, kitting, and staging for production builds and engineering iterations

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Security Clearance

• Experience with conformal coating, epoxy/potting, adhesives, and controlled cure processes
• Familiarity with ESD programs and electronics handling best practices
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, barcode labeling, kitting, and inventory control
• Basic troubleshooting skills: identifying root cause for build/test failures and executing corrective rework steps
• Prior experience in regulated or high‑reliability environments (aerospace, defense, medical, industrial)

IPC training/certification (e.g., IPC‑A‑610 and/or J‑STD‑001) or equivalent workmanship background

• Ability to quickly learn and process information
• Organization and time management skills

• Customer
  
  Location:
  
  On‑Site – Picatinny Arsenal Wharton, NJ
• Type of environment:
  Manufacturing
• Noise level:
  Mid‑High – Normal Manufacturing Environment
• Work schedule:
  
  Schedule is customer core business working hours, typically between 7am‑5pm.
• Amount of Travel:
  Less than 5%

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Ghostwerks does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.