1711 - General Engineering Technician

Sigma Defense Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems is seeking a General Engineering Technician to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This role involves electrical wiring, PCB assembly, and production tasks. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent.

The position offers competitive pay between $24 - $28 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in 12v/24v electrical wiring.
• Proven experience with PCB assembly and soldering techniques.
• Strong understanding of schematics, electrical wiring, and mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble cables and wire harnesses.
• Diagnose and fix electrical issues.
• Assist with equipment design modifications.

Skills

12v/24v electrical wiring

PCB assembly

Soldering techniques

Surface mount technology (SMT)

Reading electrical drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Soldering iron

Power tools

Digital multi-meter

Calipers

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