Space Electronics Technician - Precision Assembly & Lab Work

Trident Systems Inc.; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems division in Sterling, VA is hiring a General Technician to support manufacture of existing product lines and assembly of GSE. You will work with engineers and QA to build, test, and maintain spaceflight electronics.

The role offers growth as you gain product knowledge and process proficiency. Requires basic soldering, microscope work, and detail orientation for long shifts in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–6 years technician experience preferred.
• Familiarity with SMT soldering fundamentals and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Assemble ground support equipment and space electronics lab units.
• Use hand tools and soldering equipment; maintain safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality control to resolve issues.
• Support process improvements and maintain doc procedures.

Skills

Soldering SMT 0402

Microscope work

Attention to detail

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

None specified

Job description

Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems division in Sterling, VA is hiring a General Technician to support manufacture of existing product lines and assembly of GSE. You will work with engineers and QA to build, test, and maintain spaceflight electronics.

The role offers growth as you gain product knowledge and process proficiency. Requires basic soldering, microscope work, and detail orientation for long shifts in a lab environment.