1711 - General Engineering Technician

Sigma Defense Systems LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA,

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching Con‑

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 (Floating) Holidays

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a General Engineering Technician to support manufacturing and assembly of electrical wiring and cable harnesses. The role involves wiring, soldering, reading schematics, and ensuring quality in a production environment.

Applicants should have 2–4 years of 12v/24v wiring experience, be able to lift 50–75 lbs, and possess or be able to obtain an active Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in 12v/24v electrical wiring.
• PCB assembly, soldering techniques, and SMT experience.
• Strong understanding of schematics, wiring, and mechanical assembly.
• Mechanical knowledge with electrical experience desirable.
• Experience reading electrical drawings.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing setting.
• Must lift 50–75 lbs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and assembling cables and wire harnesses.
• Assembling/wiring electrical box assemblies.
• Cable management and wire routing through cable trays or conduit.
• Regular use of soldering iron, wire cutter/stripper/crimper, hand tools, power tools, digital multimeter, and calipers.
• Installation of electrical components in racks, cabinets, boxes, etc.
• Diagnose and fix electrical issues.
• Assist with equipment design modifications, including fabrication and testing.

Skills

Electrical wiring

PCB assembly

Soldering SMT

Schematics reading

Mechanical assembly

Electrical drawings

Production experience

Physical strength

Security clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a General Engineering Technician to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in 12v/24v electrical wiring
• Proven experience with PCB assembly, soldering techniques, and surface mount technology (SMT)
• Strong understanding of schematics, electrical wiring, and mechanical assembly processes
• Mechanical knowledge combined with electrical experience is highly desirable
• Experience reading electrical drawings
• Experience in a production/manufacturing setting
• Must be able to lift 50 - 75 lbs
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Computer Programs/Software

• Microsoft Office Suite

Personnel Clearance Level

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher
• A clearance will not be sponsored

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)

• Manufacturing and assembling cables and wire harnesses
• Assembling/wiring electrical box assemblies
• Cable management and wire routing through cable trays or conduit
• Regular use of soldering iron, wire cutter/stripper/crimper, hand tools, power tools, digital multi-meter, and calipers
• Installation of electrical components in racks, cabinets, boxes, etc
• Diagnose and fix electrical issues
• Assist with equipment design modifications, including fabrication, and testing

Pay Range

$24 - $28 per hour.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary