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 (HSA, FSA, DFSA)

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

160 Hours 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 of electrical assemblies, cabling, and harnesses, and to assist with design modifications and testing. The role requires 2–4 years of wiring experience (12v/24v), PCB assembly, SMT soldering, ability to lift 50-75 lbs, US citizenship, and an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

A HS diploma is required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in 12v/24v electrical wiring
• Proven experience with PCB assembly, soldering techniques, and 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

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

Reading schematics

Mechanical-electrical mix

Lifting 50-75 lbs

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