Electrical Assembler Technician

Electrical Assembler

Contractor will be on a 9/80 schedule. Our team in Space and Defense Group is looking for an Electrical Assembler to join them. You will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor and will have an onsite work schedule in Gilbert, AZ.

As an Electrical Assembly Technician, you will:

• Perform soldering in accordance with IPC-J-STD on printed circuit boards, printed wire boards, and circuit card assemblies both through hole and surface mount applications.
• Assemble chassis and final units using circuit cards, wire harnesses, soldering/crimping tools, and precision instruments.
• Perform high-reliability soldering and crimping on complex sub-assemblies, including board-level repairs and jumper wire installations.
• Work with multi-pin connectors and assemblies to meet stringent government and customer specs.
• Interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and electronic work instructions.
• Follow ESD protocols and maintain certification standards for high-reliability soldering.
• Collaborate with engineering to troubleshoot, rework, and improve testing procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and traceability documentation for controlled programs.

To be considered for this role, typically you'll bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent formal training.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical assembly and soldering.
• Expertise in crimping, medical device assembly, board-level repair, and electronic units.
• Familiarity with J-STD-001 Space Addendum, IPC 610/620 standards, and torque/crimping tools.

It's a plus if you have:

• NASA 8739 soldering certification.
• Experience with avionics components (e.g., circuit card rework, coating, installation).
• Ability to read and work directly from engineering drawings.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.