Electronics Wiring & Harness Assembler - Clearance Required

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 48,160 - 71,598; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an experienced assembler to perform non-routine assembly of electronic and mechanical components. The role involves wiring, hand soldering, and cable harnessing, following blueprints and IPC standards.

Candidates should interpret drawings, measure with calipers, and ensure quality per procedures. The position requires five+ years of assembly experience, ability to work independently, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with five or more years of experience.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, wire lists, and BOM.
• Capable of using common hand tools and laboratory equipment.
• Experience with assembly of electronic/mechanical components and cable harnessing.
• IPC610/IPC620 knowledge or certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain electrical wiring systems and harnesses per blueprints and schematics.
• Assemble electronic equipment, cables, harnesses, chassis, PCBs, and mechanical panels as needed.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, and reassemble assemblies or subassemblies.
• Repair wiring assemblies and solder components to IPC610 Class 3 requirements.
• Crimp terminals/contacts onto wires using manual and automated tooling.
• Label assemblies per drawing specifications.
• Perform 5S housekeeping and cleanup after tasks.
• Work overtime/weekends as needed to meet schedule deadlines.

Skills

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Electrical knowledge

Read engineering drawings

Crimping

Soldering

Cable harnessing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Milliohm meter

Power supplies

Calipers

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an experienced assembler to perform non-routine assembly of electronic and mechanical components. The role involves wiring, hand soldering, and cable harnessing, following blueprints and IPC standards.

Candidates should interpret drawings, measure with calipers, and ensure quality per procedures. The position requires five+ years of assembly experience, ability to work independently, and willingness to travel as needed.