Electrical Technician
Job Description
Location: Rochester, NY
Pay Rate: $28 – $32 per hour (OT eligible)
Work Schedule: 9/80 Regular Schedule (6–7 AM start); overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Work Environment: Manufacturing floor; safety glasses/shoes required; some clean room [semi-clean room] work with frocking; ESD environment
Clearance Requirement: U.S. Person required; must be clearable (security clearance may be required)
- Assemble, integrate, and test electromechanical space flight components.
- Perform cable and harness builds and precision soldering to IPC/JSTD/NASA standards.
- Collaborate with engineers on the design and development of new and existing products.
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and detailed work instructions.
- Support manufacturing and prototyping efforts, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Maintain accurate records and manufacturing documentation.
- Operate in an ESD and semi-clean room environment, following all safety protocols.
- Work overtime and flexible schedules as required to support program needs.
- U.S. Person (required) and able to obtain/maintain security clearance.
- High School Diploma/GED and minimum 4 years’ electrical manufacturing/production experience.
- Proficiency in cable and harness builds and soldering of components.
- Experience working in manufacturing and/or prototyping environments.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints/schematics.
- Skilled in maintaining accurate production and test records.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Mechanically inclined and able to work with fragile assemblies under a microscope.
- Familiarity with IPC, JSTD, or comparable NASA standards.
- Associate degree or higher in Electronics/Electrical or related discipline.
- Current certifications in IPC, JSTD, or NASA standards.
- Experience in aerospace or defense industries.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Cross-disciplinary knowledge (Electrical/Mechanical/Optical).
- Team size: ~21 technicians and engineers.
- Work directly with engineers and project teams on space flight hardware.
- High-visibility projects with opportunities for technical growth in aerospace/defense manufacturing.