Lead Tech- Electrical Fabrication

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability coverage

Scholarship program

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Tucson, AZ, onsite, seeks an experienced technician to modify and repair CCA assemblies and harnesses for aerospace systems. You will perform detailed soldering, build cables from schematics, and verify quality under microscopes while supporting engineering teams.

Applicants must have an AA/AS degree with extensive relevant experience and the ability to obtain a U.S. government DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or 2-year post high school training) with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with solder, mechanical, quality standards, processes and/or documentation.
• Verification and inspection experience with related standards and documentation.
• Experience with cable and harness assembly, fabrication and/or rework.

Responsibilities

• Modify, rework, and populate engineering CCAs, assemblies, and subassemblies per criteria.
• Perform repairs on returned or damaged units to an operational state.
• Micro-soldering under a microscope for extended periods.
• Build cables and harnesses from schematics.
• Quality verification and inspection under a microscope.
• Identify, repair, and replace wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Replace mechanical and electrical components.
• Use multimeters/ohmmeters for point-to-point checks.
• Recognize failures, isolate problems, and suggest corrective actions.
• Keep management informed of risks that may affect schedule or quality.
• Provide support and feedback to Engineering development.

Skills

Solder

Mechanical

Quality standards

Verification & inspection

Cable & harness assembly

Education

AA/AS degree or 2-year post high school

Job description

Location

Location: Tucson, AZ

Position Type

Onsite

Eligibility & Clearance

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do

• Modify, rework, and populate Engineering CCA’s, assemblies, and subassemblies to ensure proper operation per established criteria.
• Perform required repairs to returned and damaged units to an operational state.
• This includes:
• Micro-soldering under a microscope for an extensive period
• Build cables and harnesses from schematics
• Quality verification and inspection under a microscope
• Identify, repair, and replace wire harnesses and cable assemblies
• Replace mechanical and electrical components
• Operate multi-meters or basic ohmmeters to conduct point-to-point current connection
• Recognize failures, isolate problems, and suggest appropriate corrective action
• Keep management appraised of potential problems or identified risks that may negatively affect program schedule or quality.
• Provide support and feedback to the Engineering development team.

Required Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Experience with Solder, mechanical, quality standards, processes, and/or documentation
• Verification and inspection experience with associated standards, processes, and/or documentation
• Experience with cable and harness assembly, fabrication, and/or rework

Preferred Qualifications

• CCA manufacturing experience and associated fabrication standards, processes, and documentation
• IPC J-STD-001 solder certification
• IPC 610 and 620 acceptability certification and inspection experience
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to use good judgement and work independently or collaboratively
• Ability to perform quality work within a fast-paced Engineering technical support environment
• Solder rework equipment to include reflow oven, mini-wave, pre-heater, hot air pencil, and de-solder tools
• Ability to work with fabrication processes such as bonding, cleaning, coating, and mechanical fasteners
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, short correspondence, memos, schematics, detailed electronic blueprints, and other similar authorized drawings and documents
• Ability to establish customer priorities and manage multiple tasks successfully
• Experience using hand tools such as soldering iron, cutters, wire strippers, and electric heat gun
• Assembly, fabrication, and rework experience of micro-size components on circuit card assemblies

Work Schedule

9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Salary

The salary range for this role is 60,000 USD - 114,000 USD.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Additional Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

Affirmative Action

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company Overview

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Company Values

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

U.S. Based Role

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.