Engineering Support Specialist – Electrical & Mechanical Hardware Integration

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 98,942,000 - 113,270,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Taunton, MA is hiring an Engineering Support Specialist to assist electrical and mechanical hardware integration for mission-critical defense systems, supporting prototype and pre-production builds.

You will read drawings, build cables and harnesses, assemble chassis and subsystems, perform board rework, solder components, and troubleshoot hardware in a cross-functional engineering environment. This role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience with 2+ years in defense hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and interconnect documentation.
• Experience using hand tools to assemble and integrate cables, wiring, chassis, systems, and subsystems.
• Ability to follow circuit board rework instructions involving surface-mount and through-hole components.

Responsibilities

• Support Electrical and Mechanical Engineering during prototype and pre-production hardware builds for mission-critical systems.
• Build and integrate cables, cable harnesses, wiring, chassis, system components, and subsystem components.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, designs, and interconnect documentation.
• Use hand tools and specialized assembly tools to complete hardware builds and system/subsystem integration.
• Identify potential design, integration, manufacturability, or build issues and provide feedback before production.
• Perform circuit board rework in accordance with documented rework instructions.
• Replace surface-mount and through-hole electronic components.
• Complete white-wire additions and other specified circuit board modifications.
• Support hardware development activities throughout applicable phases of the program lifecycle.

Skills

Reading drawings

Hand tools use

Circuit board rework

Hardware integration

Troubleshooting hardware

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering (optional)

Tools

Pin-and-socket crimp tools

Soldering equipment

Microscope for soldering

Job description

Engineering Support Specialist

Electrical & Mechanical Hardware Integration

Taunton, MA

Pay Estimated: $34.53 - $39.53/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are hiring an Engineering Support Specialist to support electrical and mechanical hardware integration for complex, mission-critical defense systems. This role supports prototype and pre-production builds, cable and wire harness assembly, chassis integration, circuit board rework, soldering, and hardware troubleshooting within a cross-functional engineering environment and requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Support Electrical and Mechanical Engineering during prototype and pre-production hardware builds for mission-critical systems.
• Build and integrate cables, cable harnesses, wiring, chassis, system components, and subsystem components.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, designs, and interconnect documentation.
• Use hand tools and specialized assembly tools to complete hardware builds and system/subsystem integration.
• Identify potential design, integration, manufacturability, or build issues and provide feedback before production.
• Perform circuit board rework in accordance with documented rework instructions.
• Replace surface-mount and through-hole electronic components.
• Complete white-wire additions and other specified circuit board modifications.
• Support hardware development activities throughout applicable phases of the program lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
• Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings, designs, and interconnect documentation.
• Experience using hand tools to assemble and integrate cables, wiring, chassis, systems, and subsystem hardware.
• Ability to follow circuit board rework instructions involving surface-mount components, through-hole components, and white-wire additions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) certification.
• Experience soldering electronic components using a microscope.
• Experience using pin-and-socket crimp tools.
• Familiarity with military-style electrical connectors, including D38999 connectors.
• Understanding of the hardware development process across the program lifecycle.
• Experience identifying and resolving hardware integration, assembly, and build issues.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."