Solder Technician III

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for manufacturing, testing, inspection, and repair, of electrical systems and components
• Writes assembly and test procedures; Maintains a detailed notebook of all activities
• Operates and maintains tools in a safe and serviceable condition
• Works from written procedures and drawings as well as direct communication from engineering staff to fabricate electronic assemblies for small UAVs, including avionics, payloads, etc.
• Fabricates test fixtures, Debugs electronic subsystems
• Soldering of electrical and avionic components, including circuit boards
• Assembles and installs wire harnesses; assembles and installs UAV/RC electronic and mechanical systems
• Repairs UAV/RC subsystems. Helps build prototypes for initial designs and low volume builds that are not yet released into production

Job requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate from a trade/technical school required
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in an aircraft manufacturing or Aerospace R&D environment
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Has knowledge to help translate an engineered design into build instructions which can be used by assembly and test personnel to duplicate the required product performance
• Experienced with electrical schematics necessary
• Experienced in interpreting and understanding electrical and mechanical drawing / schematics
• Demonstrated familiarity with electronics including hands-on experience with analog and digital hardware
• Experienced with prototype design and development of electronic systems- including avionics and/or controls