Electrical Fabrication Prototype Technician

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Hardware Engineering directorate leads in the design, development, and production of weapons systems. We use state-of-the-art tools, processes, and technology, with capabilities encompassing a broad range of technical disciplines, including product engineering, manufacturing, technical services, materials engineering, analysis and test, rapid hardware development/builds and configuration and data management documentation.

The Bike Shop is seeking a Prototype Electrical Fabrication Technician

What you will do

• Fabricating electrical hardware from drawings, schematics, 3D models, written notes and verbal instruction.

• Co-developing electronic, electro-optical, electro-mechanical and mechanical assemblies.

• Originating and performing methods to verify, troubleshoot and analyze new hardware.

• Performing electrical layout, construction, modification, testing, adjustment, verification and prove-in of prototype electronic equipment.

• Attending electrical/mechanical engineering drawing peer reviews to provide critical input to translate engineering design specifications into producible prototypes.

• Assessing designs, ensuring producibility, maintainability, safety and reliability

• Fabricating basic circuits and harnesses to meet quick turn requirements.

• May be required to work inside of a closed or (SCIF) Sensitive Compartment Information Facility area.

 Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma or AS/AA degree (or other two year post high school training), with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience

• Four (4) or more years of experience fabricating and testing electrical assemblies in two or more of the following areas: cables, wire harnesses, breakout boxes or chassis.

• Previous work experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics. 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work cohesively in a teaming environment.

• Strong understanding of engineering principals and design techniques

• Ability to work with engineers to determine best practices, design for servicing, and maintainability

• Experience analyzing and interpreting schematics and drawings to identify producibility issues

• Experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe software, including 3D-PDF

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to use good judgement and to work independently or collaboratively in an engineering environment

• Associates degree in related field; OR military electronics or avionics training, OR vocational or college program certificate

• Familiarity with 3D drawings and CAD tools

• Ability to prioritize work, understanding of schedule and budgets

• J-STD-001 Solder certification

• IPC 610 & 620 Acceptability certifications and inspection experience

• Experience working in an environment where your work is post-build inspected

 What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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