Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician — Aerospace/Defense

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Dress for Your Day

Wellness incentives

401k

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Sr Electro-Mechanical Technician to independently build and troubleshoot intricate electro‑mechanical assemblies and cable/wire harnesses. You will interpret complex technical data packages, follow IPC workmanship standards, and mentor junior technicians in a production environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, 7+ years of aerospace/electrical assembly experience, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Advanced ability to read and interpret complex electro‑mechanical drawings, cable drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and process documentation.
• Strong applied knowledge of IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, with IPC-A-610 and IPC J‑STD‑001 workmanship standards; ability to obtain or maintain certification(s).
• Familiarity with military and commercial quality specifications.
• Proficiency using crimp tools, DMMs, continuity testers, cable testers, and mechanical assembly tools.
• Demonstrated ability to apply logical problem‑solving skills to build issues and workflow improvements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while maintaining high quality standards.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers, quality, and other cross‑functional partners.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs occasionally and meet manual dexterity requirements for small‑part work.
• U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform independent builds of complex electro‑mechanical assemblies, cable harnesses, and sub‑systems using engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, sketches, and work instructions.
• Fabricate, shield, splice, terminate, and install connectors into complex cable harnesses.
• Perform crimping operations using various crimp tools, tool selectors, and military/commercial‑grade termination tooling.
• Perform soldering operations in accordance with IPC J‑STD‑001, including SMT device soldering; ability to obtain Space Addendum as required.
• Build wire harnesses compliant with IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, including obtaining Space Addendum certification as needed.
• Build electronic assemblies compliant with IPC-A-610, including obtaining space addendum certification as needed.
• Conduct electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, and hipot testing using DMMs and other electrical test equipment.
• Adhere to ESD, FOD, calibration, shelf‑life, and safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to resolve complex problems for efficiency gains and improved quality.
• Mentor junior technicians and contribute to new product introductions.
• Operate semi‑complex electro‑mechanical assembly equipment and verify build quality through self‑inspection
• Recommend changes to designs, procedures, processes and drawings to improve manufacturability and/or quality of the product.
• Assist in the transition of new products to manufacturing.

Skills

IPC WHMA-A-620

IPC A-610

IPC J-STD-001

Electrical diagrams

Crimp tools

DMM testing

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

US Citizenship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DMMs

Crimp tooling

Cable testers

Soldering tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a Sr Electro-Mechanical Technician to independently build and troubleshoot intricate electro‑mechanical assemblies and cable/wire harnesses. You will interpret complex technical data packages, follow IPC workmanship standards, and mentor junior technicians in a production environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, 7+ years of aerospace/electrical assembly experience, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.