SkillBridge: Precision Electronics Assembly & Test Intern

Researchinnovations.Com; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Research Innovations, Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking a motivated Assembly & Test Technician as a SkillBridge Intern to prototype and produce hardware for SIGINT/EW applications.

You will work alongside engineering leads in the lab, advancing prototypes toward field-ready units while supporting high-stakes manufacturing and strict quality controls. The role emphasizes advanced soldering, cable assembly, RF terminations, ruggedization, and lab upkeep, with a US security clearance expectation

Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Military Avionics, or Satellite/UAV manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing small form factor electronics or cable assembly.
• MIL‑STD familiarity and ruggedization processes, and environmental protection (waterproofing, corrosion resistance).
• Ability to build complex wire harnesses and terminate RF connectors.
• IPC‑J‑STD‑001 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certifications.
• Experience with prototyping equipment including 3D printing and Laser cutting.
• Understanding of materials and coatings for applications like impact or salt water corrosion.
• Background in high reliability/low volume environments.
• #LI‑TC1

Responsibilities

• Advanced Assembly & Soldering with through-hole and SMT techniques.
• Field tests and validation of ruggedized hardware.
• Cable harnesses and RF connector terminations.
• Lab upkeep and inventory management.
• Documentation of test results for engineering iterations.

Skills

Soldering

Cable assembly

RF termination

Ruggedization

Wire harnesses

3D printing

Laser cutting

Quality control

MIL-STD familiarity

Prototyping

Education

IPC-J-STD-001 certification

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

Job description

Research Innovations, Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking a motivated Assembly & Test Technician as a SkillBridge Intern to prototype and produce hardware for SIGINT/EW applications.

You will work alongside engineering leads in the lab, advancing prototypes toward field-ready units while supporting high-stakes manufacturing and strict quality controls. The role emphasizes advanced soldering, cable assembly, RF terminations, ruggedization, and lab upkeep, with a US security clearance expectation