Lead Electronics Technician

Aether Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace, Hollywood, MD, is seeking a Lead Electronics Technician to join our growing team focused on defense technology and manufacturing solutions. The role involves rapid-prototyping and assembly of electrical cables, harnesses, cabinets, and power distribution units for military applications, with opportunities to contribute to high-impact programs.

Applicants must have at least 8 years of related experience, the ability to obtain Secret clearance, and the education details listed in

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in electrical cable and harness fabrication for military applications.
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience interpreting drawings, schematics, blueprints, and visual aids.
• Must be able to pass color blindness test and hold J-STD-001 (CIS) and IPC WHMA-A-620 (CIS) certifications.

Responsibilities

• Rapid-prototype cables for military applications.
• Rapid-prototype harnesses for military applications.
• Rapid-prototype electrical cabinets for military applications.
• Rapid-prototype enclosures for military applications.
• Rapid-prototype Power Distribution Units for military applications.

Skills

Electrical cable fabrication

Harness fabrication

Reading schematics/blueprints

Soldering

Clearance eligibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electronics/Electrical Associate degree

Electronics/Electrical Technician certificate

Tools

Multimeters

Crimp tools

Power tools

Wire strippers

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

Overview

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location:

Hollywood, MD

Aether Aerospace is currently seeking a Lead Electronics Technician to join our growing team in the Hollywood, MD area.

Responsibilities

Perform Electrical/Mechanical Rapid-Prototyping of:

• Cables
• Harnesses
• Electrical Cabinets
• Enclosures
• Power Distribution Units on Military applications

Key Qualifications

Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret clearance (Active clearance preferred)

Experience and Education: 8 years minimum of directly related experience of electrical cable and harness fabrication on Military applications. Must have a High School diploma or equivalent

• Experience using multimeters, crimp tools, power tools, wire stripers and field related practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, blueprints, and visual aids.
• Must be able to pass color blindness test.
• J-STD-001 (CIS) Certification.
• IPC WHMA-A-620 (CIS) Certification.
• Efficient at hand soldering of wires and Circuit boards.
• Testing Cables and Trouble shooting.
• Quality Assurance to check for compliance with Engineering Documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics/Electrical Engineering Degree (Associates).
• Electronics/Electrical Technician Certificate (Accredited Institution / Military).
• Experience Working with Military Aircrafts.
• Military Experience (US Army, USMC, NAVY, National Guard, Coast Guard, or Air Force).
• Active Government Security clearance.
• Experience with Excel spread sheets.
• Experience using wire laser marking machines.
• Electrical estimating for bidding on jobs.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.