Aerospace Electronics Assembly Technician

Trident Systems Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life with AD&D

Short term disability

Long term disability

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Parental/maternity/military leaves

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems Inc in Chantilly, VA, is seeking an Aerospace Electronics Assembly Technician to assemble, inspect, and test high‑reliability space and defense hardware. You will follow engineering documentation, perform cable/harness fabrication, soldering, and related tasks in a quality‑driven manufacturing environment.

The role supports DoD and space customers, requiring strong attention to detail and ability to work with IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Level A: 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• Level B: 4+ years of related experience or 2 yrs post-secondary/Associate with 0–2 yrs related exp.
• Level C: 6+ years of related experience or 2 yrs post-secondary/Associate with 2 yrs related exp.
• Experience with electronics or cable assemblies.
• Experience with circuit board soldering/desoldering.
• Experience with masking, conformal coating, connector potting, component staking or bonding.
• Basic ability in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical product per engineering instructions and manuals.
• Follow written instructions to perform tasks in a repeatable manner.
• Identify and resolve straightforward issues using judgement.
• Perform wiring harness and cable assembly with continuity checks.
• Apply IPC/JE standards to ensure compliance.
• Use small hand tools and calibrated equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Cable assemblies

Soldering

Attention to detail

Quality documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (Level B/C)

Tools

Soldering/desoldering equipment

Calibrated equipment

PC skills (Outlook/Excel)

Job description

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Aerospace Electronics Assembly Technician

Aerospace Lab Full Time Employee Full-Time Chantilly, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1917

Salary Range: $27.57 To $48.07 Hourly

Position Title:Aerospace Electronics Assembly Technician
Requisition ID: 1917
Position Location:Chantilly, VA
Position Reports To:Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Supervises Others:No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

The Aerospace Electronics Assembly Technician assembles, inspects, and tests high-reliability electronic and electro-mechanical hardware for advanced space and defense systems. Working from engineering documentation and technical standards, this role performs precision assembly tasks including cable and harness fabrication, soldering, and related production activities while ensuring compliance with quality and workmanship requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and committed to producing mission-critical hardware in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical product in accordance with engineering instructions, technical manuals, and training.
• Follow written instructions to execute tasking in a standard and repeatable manner.
• Identifies problems and issues in straightforward situations. Uses judgement to resolve certain issues.
• Perform wiring harness and cable assembly, including continuity checks on the final assemblies.
• Apply technical standards, such as J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620, to work performed ensuring manufactured hardware complies.
• Ability to use small hand tools, calibrated equipment, soldering/desoldering equipment, and/or meters.
• Consistently complete records of work completed in line with good documentation practices.
• Requires strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Follows documented processes and procedures for proper handling of all material(s).
• Candidate must have a willingness to perform other tasks as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Note: this role can be filled at Trident level A, level B, or level C depending on candidate qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Level A: 0 to 3 years of prior related experience
• Level B: Minimum of 4 years of related experience or 2 yrs post-Secondary / Associates Degree with min 0 to 2 years prior related experience
• Level C: Minimum of 6 years of related experience or 2 yrs post-Secondary / Associates Degree with min 2 years prior related experience
• Experience with electronics or cable assemblies
• Experience with circuit board level soldering and desoldering
• Experience with masking, conformal coating, connector potting, component staking, or component bonding
• Basic ability in the utilization of computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Pay Information

Full-Time Hourly Range: $27.57 - $48.07
Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)