JOB TITLE: Electronics Fabrication Technician - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX
PAY RATE: $51.39/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required at time of submission.
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Fabricate and solder components for circuit cards and electrical sub-assemblies.
Build and assemble wiring harnesses, including connector pinning, de-pinning, and mounting hardware installation.
Assemble lower-level electrical components into single- or multi-bay cabinet systems for Engineering and Manufacturing Production.
Interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering documentation to fabricate electrical equipment.
Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, draftsmen, procurement, and quality teams to support production and troubleshooting efforts.
Communicate fabrication, design, or process issues clearly to management and engineering teams.
Utilize software tools and Microsoft Office products to support documentation and workflows.
Work independently with minimal supervision in both individual and team environments.
Support a minimum 40-hour workweek with occasional overtime as needed.
Adhere to safety requirements, including mandatory use of safety shoes.
Requirements:
Active Secret Clearance required at time of submission.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in fabrication environments, including cable/wire harnessing, SMT board fabrication, or maintenance of military-designed products.
Prior soldering and harness certification meeting MIL-STD requirements.
Experience fabricating electrical equipment from blueprints, schematics, and engineering specifications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to report process or design concerns.
Experience with Microsoft Office and related software tools.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Solder certification to J-STD-001 and IPC-7711/IPC-7721.
Experience procuring and acquiring test materials.
Experience interpreting and building test equipment from engineering documentation.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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