Antenna Assembly Technician: Precision Soldering

Axillon Aerospace; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Axillon Aerospace in Maryland is seeking an electronic antenna assembler to build, wire, test, and calibrate delicate antenna systems and electromechanical subassemblies following precise blueprints. The role uses precision instruments, hand and power tools, and requires overtime and occasional Saturdays.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in electronic or electromechanical production assembly.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 5 years hands-on electronic or electromechanical production assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and BOMs.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Works from process sheets or verbal instructions identifying the type and sequence of operations needed to construct a variety of parts to meet contractual requirements.
• Mount and secure electronic and mechanical components onto antenna substrates or frames using hand tools, power tools, and epoxies.
• Perform fine precision hand-soldering and crimping on delicate wires, cables, connectors, and circuit boards.
• Interpret complex assembly drawings, schematics, and bills of materials (BOM).
• Check functionality using basic and advanced tools like multimeters, signal generators, or vector network analyzers.
• Align and calibrate antenna hardware to tight tolerances, troubleshooting and fixing defects as needed.
• Performs structural testing utilizing mechanical test equipment to verify bond line integrity.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading schematics

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Follow instructions

Conflict management

Education

HS Diploma or GED

5+ years hands-on electronics/assembly

Tools

Multimeter

Signal generator

Vector network analyzer

Oscilloscope

Crimping tools

Job description

Axillon Aerospace in Maryland is seeking an electronic antenna assembler to build, wire, test, and calibrate delicate antenna systems and electromechanical subassemblies following precise blueprints. The role uses precision instruments, hand and power tools, and requires overtime and occasional Saturdays.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in electronic or electromechanical production assembly.