Wiring and Assembly Technician

Fathom Robotics; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Fathom Robotics in Fort Worth, TX is looking for an Electronics Technician to build and test electronic systems for our uncrewed maritime platforms. The role is hands-on from start to finish: reading engineering drawings, wiring marine-grade electrical systems to IPC standards, and testing assemblies before they’re deployed.

You’ll work with the engineering team to troubleshoot, maintain build documentation, and ensure everything that leaves the shop is built to spec.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electronics assembly, wiring, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-620 and IPC-A-610 standards.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with hand tools, soldering equipment, and multimeters.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to pass a background check and be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire electronic components, harnesses, and control systems per engineering drawings and IPC standards
• Solder, crimp, and terminate connectors for marine-grade electrical systems
• Test assemblies for continuity, function, and compliance with specifications
• Troubleshoot and repair wiring or component failures
• Maintain build documentation and traceability records
• Support integration and testing of electronics into vehicle hulls and payloads

Skills

Electronics assembly

IPC standards

Schematics reading

Tools

Multimeters

Soldering equipment

Hand tools

Job description

ABOUT FATHOM ROBOTICS

Fathom Robotics provides operations, maintenance, integration, and applied engineering services for uncrewed maritime systems supporting U.S. Government and commercial defense programs. We have multiple active projects across a variety of government and commercial clients and are actively fielding systems in operational environments.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Fathom Robotics is hiring an Electronics Technician to join our Fort Worth shop, building and testing the electronic systems that go into our fielded uncrewed maritime platforms. This role is hands-on from start to finish: reading engineering drawings, wiring and terminating marine-grade electrical systems to IPC standards, and testing assemblies before they're integrated into vehicle hulls and payloads. You'll work closely with our engineering team to troubleshoot issues, maintain build documentation, and make sure everything that leaves the shop is built right.

The systems you build go onto vehicles supporting active government and commercial defense programs.

LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX (on-site, shop-based)
WORK TYPE: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: U.S. Citizenship Required | SECRET Eligible

PROGRAM CONDITIONS

Work takes place at our Fort Worth shop, supporting builds for active programs. Expect added hours and short-notice availability around integration deadlines and test events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and wire electronic components, harnesses, and control systems per engineering drawings and IPC standards
• Solder, crimp, and terminate connectors for marine-grade electrical systems
• Test assemblies for continuity, function, and compliance with specifications
• Troubleshoot and repair wiring or component failures
• Maintain build documentation and traceability records
• Support integration and testing of electronics into vehicle hulls and payloads

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in electronics assembly, wiring, or a related field
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-620 and IPC-A-610 standards
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with hand tools, soldering equipment, and multimeters
• U.S. citizenship required
• Must be able to pass a background check and be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance

PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS

• Marine or defense industry experience
• Active or previously held SECRET clearance

This is a part-time position and is not eligible for health benefits.

COMPENSATION

$25-$32/hour, commensurate with experience