Production Technician

As a Production Technician, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform a variety of our production assembly operation tasks on electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, cables and harnesses while working from diagrams and written instructions. You will be responsible for building new assemblies and occasionally disassembling, modifying, reworking and reassembling experimental or prototype assemblies. You will make continuity checks and quality inspections on your own in-process and completed work.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical/electrical assembly from engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and other production documentation.
• Ability to interpret and work from drawings, manuals, handbooks and technical specifications.
• Work on printed circuit boards (PCB) and wiring assemblies and follow detailed instructions accurately and consistently.
• Perform simple tests such as continuity checks.
• Install and integrate wiring, and termination in accordance with system requirements and IPC standards.
• Ability to terminate various coaxial, circular, and D-type connectors.
• Have good hand eye coordination and be able to use a variety of standard hand tools including crimpers and soldering irons.
• Inspect assembly work for self and other team members per appropriate standards.
• Work with engineers to identify issues with new products and improve them.
• Knowledge of proper ESD controls.
• Must be detail and quality oriented, and have a good sense of self-discipline.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
• A higher level degree may substitute for experience
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Basic understanding of technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications and manufacturing principles
• Experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment
• Prior experience with electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies
• Basic skills in assembly, soldering, and connectors
• Computer literate with experience in Windows and Office products.
• Ability to take instruction and work side-by-side with advanced technicians to learn new skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• IPC J-STD-001 and 620 certifications.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education and certifications.
• Circuit card assembly work with both surface mount and through-hole parts.
• Electronic component identification knowledge.
• OSHA 10-Hour Training certification.
• Experience with PPE (personal protection equipment).
• Able to work in an organized, clean work environment to 5S standards.
• Military electronic assembly background.
• Background in the aerospace or defense industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.