Electronic Fabricator II

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Houston, TX, seeks an Electronic Fabricator II to build and repair electromechanical assemblies for NASA projects, following drawings and procedures in a lab or production environment. The role requires precision soldering, cable/harness fabrication, and adherence to ESD/FOD practices.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience, with advanced soldering (through-hole and SMT) and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience.
• Knowledge of reading Electronic Fabrication Drawings and detailed Fabrication Procedures.
• ESD, FOD and stock handling practices.
• Experience in an Electromechanical Laboratory environment and safety procedures.
• Soldering through-hole and SMT at an advanced level.
• Ability to plan and work with little oversight.

Responsibilities

• Perform work based on sketches, drawings, and schematics.
• Follow procedures and work instructions and keep records up to date.
• Assemble and repair PCBs, perform de-misturization, masking and conformal coating.
• Fabricate, assemble, and repair cables, harnesses, and wiring.
• Carry out electromechanical assembly tasks and related duties.
• Participate in flight hardware builds in a production lab.
• Modify/repair off-the-shelf hardware as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and lab compliance.

Skills

Follow instructions

Soldering (through-hole & SMT)

ESD/FOD awareness

Electromechanical lab safety

Independent work

Time management

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering station

Microscope

Ionograph

Vacuum Ovens

Torque drivers

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

This is an Amentum CBA union position

Electronic Fabricator II

• Perform work based on sketches, engineering drawings, and schematics.
• Follow steps documented in procedures, task performance sheets, discrepancy report interim dispositions, procedures and WADs.
• Obtain certifications for and remain proficient in the following:
• Surface Mount Soldering
• Thru-Hole Soldering
• Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, harnesses and Wiring
• Conformal Coating and Staking
• Electrostatic Discharge Control
• Lithium Battery Handling
• Foreign Object Debris Control
• Perform printed circuit board assembly and repair which includes assembly cleanliness verification, demoisturization, masking/de-masking and conformal coating.
• Perform Cable and harness fabrication, assembly, and repair.
• Perform Electromechanical fabrication, assembly and repair.
• Perform other electromechanical assembly operations such as but not limited to soldering, crimping, staking, swaging, torqueing, marking.
• Perform Flight Hardware builds in a Flight Hardware production lab.
• Modify and repair commercial off-the-shelf hardware.
• Conduct parts and calibrated tools inventory and perform other laboratory duties as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area and adhere to laboratory policies.
• Coach and mentor lesser skilled technicians.
• Work after hours and/or weekends as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

Required Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Knowledge of reading and understanding Electronic Engineering Fabrication Drawings
• Knowledge of reading an understanding detailed Electronic Fabrication Procedures
• Working knowledge of ESD, FOD and controlled stock handling practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of an Electromechanical Laboratory environment and its Safety Procedures.
• Ability to solder through hole and SMT at the advanced level.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Performs highly skilled work at the advanced level.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and cope under pressure.
• Ability to undertake work at client site.
• Ability to work independently with little oversight.

Preferences

• Handling of NASA flight hardware.
• Knowledge of quality inspection processes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements

• Reaching for, handling and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds from ground level, at waist level and overhead.
• Standing.
• Carrying 20 pounds for up to 5 yards.

Requires occasional

• Reaching for, handling and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds from ground level, at waist level and overhead.
• Standing.
• Carrying 20 pounds for up to 5 yards.

Requires frequent

• Coordinating eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.

Requires constant

• Seeing and hearing with or without correction.

Requires the ability to

• Follow set procedures and standards.
• Apply basic mathematical skills.
• Plan and work selecting proper tools.
• Compare and understand differences in the size, shape, and form or lines, figures, and objects.
• Follow written and oral directions, plans and blueprints.
• Picture and evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked.
• Recognize and report safety hazards.

Work Environment: Typically a lab or warehouse, or a cleanroom environment with exposure to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc., work performed at low and/or high elevations. Exposure to various noise levels caused by power tools, machinery, equipment, etc.

Equipment and Machines: Soldering station, Heat Gun, Vacuum Ovens, Ionograph, Vacuum Deposition Parylene Coating Machine, Microscope, standard electromechanical bench tools such as but not limited to crimpers, cutters, screwdrivers & torque drivers.

Attendance: Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions: Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must be able to effectively interface with project customers. #JETS #JETSII

Compensation Details

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Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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