Production Technician II & Signal Intelligence/Electronic Intelligence (SIGINT/ELINT)

As a Production Technician, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform a variety of our production assembly operations tasks on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables while working from diagrams and drawings. You'll be responsible for building new assemblies and occasionally disassembling, modifying, reworking, reassembling, and testing experimental or prototype assemblies. You'll make continuity checks and quality inspections on work in process and/or completed on the processing line.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Learn more about MST

 

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical/electrical assembly from engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and other production documentation
• Ability to interpret and work from drawings, manuals, handbooks and technical specifications
• Experience with circuits and wiring assemblies and the ability to follow detailed instructions accurately and consistently
• Perform simple tests such as continuity checks
• Install and Integrate wiring, and termination in accordance with system requirements
• Ability to terminate various coaxial, circular, and D-type connectors
• Have good hand eye coordination and be able to use a variety of standard hand tools including crimpers and soldering irons
• Inspect assembly work for self and other team members per appropriate standards
• Work with engineers to identify issues with new products and improve them.
• Knowledge of proper ESD controls
• Must be detail and quality oriented

Must-haves:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
  • A higher level degree may substitute for experience
  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Basic understanding of technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications and manufacturing principles
• Experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment
• Prior experience with electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies
• Basic skills in assembly, soldering, and connectors

Preferred:

• IPC J-STD-001 and 620 certifications
• Computer literate with experience in Windows and Office products
• Electronic component identification knowledge
• Experience with PPE (personal protection equipment)
• Able to work in an organized, clean work environment to 5S standards
• Military electronic assembly background
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting,