Electrical Assembly Technician (High-Rel UAS)

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC in Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician to perform high-reliability soldering and electrical integration for a UAS production program. The role requires heavy-gauge power wiring, XT-series connectors, ESCs, and consistent, inspection-ready solder joints under J-STD-001 certification.

This full-time contract position lasts approximately 23 months with potential conversion based on performance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen due to defense and export-controlled program requirements.
• Current J-STD-001 certification.
• Experience soldering in production/high-reliability environments.
• Experience soldering wires to connectors, terminals, or PCB pads.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and controlled work instructions.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment.
• Basic proficiency with a digital multimeter and electrical inspection equipment.
• Basic computer skills for production records and work-orders.
• Preferred: heavy-gauge soldering with AWG 10 or heavier conductors.
• Preferred: XT60/XT90 or similar high-current connectors.
• Preferred: soldering motors, ESCs, capacitors, and power-distribution items.
• Preferred: IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or related cabling experience.
• Preferred: experience in aerospace/defense ISO/AS environments.
• Preferred: experience with controlled rework and serialized documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering in accordance with J-STD-001 and instructions.
• Cut, strip, prepare, and tin power and motor wiring.
• Solder AWG 10 power wiring to XT90 connectors and ESCs.
• Solder motor phase wires to ESC pads.
• Prepare and solder polarized capacitors and reinforcement conductors.
• Verify polarity of connectors, wires, capacitors, and ESCs.
• Use soldering stations, fixtures, tweezers, and related tools.
• Clean soldered assemblies per approved processes.
• Inspect solder joints before insulation or coating.
• Perform continuity, polarity, and short-circuit checks.
• Follow ESD controls and keep workstation organized.
• Complete production travelers and maintain traceability.
• Identify and document nonconforming joints or components.
• Perform approved rework when authorized and documented.
• Support line balancing, continuous improvement, and cross-training.

Skills

J-STD-001 certification

Soldering

Wiring & connectors

Reading diagrams

ESD procedures

Quality workmanship

Tools

XT-series connectors

Soldering stations

Digital multimeter

Electrical inspection tools

Job description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC in Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician to perform high-reliability soldering and electrical integration for a UAS production program. The role requires heavy-gauge power wiring, XT-series connectors, ESCs, and consistent, inspection-ready solder joints under J-STD-001 certification.

This full-time contract position lasts approximately 23 months with potential conversion based on performance.