Electro-Mechanical Assembler I — Defense Tech Production

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician I to support assembly, test, and production work on electro-mechanical devices. You will read drawings, assemble wiring harnesses, test circuits, and help ensure quality during fast-paced manufacturing.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, hands-on tool experience, and the ability to work under supervision. U.S. citizenship required, with safety-conscious teamwork in a premium defense environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools.
• Typically 1–2 years in a technical/assembly environment.
• Familiarity with standard electronic test equipment is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Wire harness fabrication with splicing, crimping, Molex connectors and soldering.
• Potting and encapsulation of connectors/electronics.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, BOMs, procedures and docs.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues under limited supervision.
• Assemble and test mechanical systems with standard test equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Assist with basic facility maintenance and clean-up.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Power tools proficiency

Electrical assembly

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Frequency generators

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician I to support assembly, test, and production work on electro-mechanical devices. You will read drawings, assemble wiring harnesses, test circuits, and help ensure quality during fast-paced manufacturing.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, hands-on tool experience, and the ability to work under supervision. U.S. citizenship required, with safety-conscious teamwork in a premium defense environment.