Antenna Assembler

Fisica, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous paid time off

401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fisica, Inc. is seeking a Large Antenna Assembler in San Leandro, CA. The role involves fabricating, building, and integrating complex parts while ensuring high precision and quality.

Candidates must have strong experience in mechanical assembly and soldering skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $61,000 – $113,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an associate’s degree with 4 years.
• Ability to read operation sheets and complex blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fabricating and assembling complex parts.
• Maintain compliance with EH&S and safety requirements.
• Perform complex mechanical assembly work utilizing blueprints.

Skills

Soldering skills

Ability to use measuring instruments

Highly developed job knowledge/skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of experience

Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior experience

Job description

Job Title: Large Antenna Assembler

Job Location: San Leandro, CA (100% onsite)

Business Unit: Randtron

Shift: 5am-2:30pm

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Position Overview

Responsible for fabricating, building, handling, repairing and integrating complex parts, assemblies and machines normally used in engineering prototypes, one‑of‑a‑kind products or low‑volume manufacturing. Provides highly skilled labor for extremely tight or critical tolerances. Hardware is fabricated and assembled using engineering standards and is oftentimes considered fragile, high precision, highly sensitive and of high value. May interface with engineers in prototyping and optimizing assembly processes and procedures for manufacturability. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. May require handling knowledge such as use of overhead cranes and equipment and rigging best practices. May design and fabricate manufacturing assembly aids and tooling. May lead and manage multiple builds and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Documents results, maintains records, and prepares reports.
• Maintain full compliance with respect to all EH&S and safety requirements. Advise technical lead and or management of any non‑compliant issues immediately.
• Performs complex mechanical assembly work utilizing blueprints and operation sheets.
• Uses hand tools and various epoxies to perform operations.
• Interfaces with engineering, quality assurance, and test personnel to ensure subassemblies are inspected and tested at specified checkpoints.
• May perform duties relating to remote testing, including preparing and transporting product and assisting test site personnel.
• Performs rework and makes adjustments as required.
• Performs pressure testing to locate leaks in subassemblies.
• May perform hand soldering and wiring (once certified).
• Support repair of product at customer site as required.
• Must be able to identify, document, and incorporate with engineering any necessary changes on router and/or blueprints needed to improve or correct issues to insure a quality product to our customers.
• May perform tasks with engineering to aid in the designs and manufacturing of needed upgrades for tooling and/or assemblies necessary for the improvement of our products.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior experience and the ability to read operation sheets and complex blueprints.
• Requires soldering skills, the ability to use measuring instruments and use of complex formulas, charts.
• Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills.

Additional Requirements

• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion.
• Must have good repetitive manual dexterity with both hands.
• Must have sufficient vision to see relative positions of small parts and be able to discern symmetry and proper alignment.
• May be exposed to fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts or be part of a hearing conservation program due to noise levels around certain equipment.
• Able to stoop, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods of time.
• Able to push and reach for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in confined space areas for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift 25 pounds close to the body repetitively. Employees should use material handling tools for heavier loads or awkward positions.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary. Must be able to pass a respirator medical physical. Clean shaven or no facial hair may be required for proper fit of respiratory protection.
• Work at heights up to 30 feet after training. Use fall protection above 30 inches.
• Must have a valid CA Driver’s License.
• Operate overhead crane, lifts & rigging after training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a future Security Clearance is required. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting.
• Strong work‑life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $61,000 – $113,000.

EEO Statement

Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Fisica is an E‑Verify Employer.