Senior MicroElectronics Manufacturing Operations Technician

Senior MicroElectronics Manufacturing Operations Technician

ID: 2026-76602

US-AZ-Scottsdale

Required Clearance: No clearance

Posted Date: 11/11/2026

Category: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. Thats the opportunity thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. Its an amazing challenge. And its waiting for you now.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Utilizing your aptitude, youll perform a variety of process operations involving an application of technical skills. The Microelectronics Senior Manufacturing Operations Technician performs production operations, programs and adjust production equipment, interprets engineering drawings and diagrams, maintains/revises manufacturing work instructions in electronic instruction and reporting systems.

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

What youll experience

• Perform precision wire bonding using semi-automated equipment, following written instructions, assembly drawings, and bond diagrams.
• Set up bonding equipment, load or adjust programs, and perform preventive maintenance within approved procedures.
• Inspect wire bonds under a microscope for placement, loop shape, and visible defects.
• Record production and inspection data accurately to support product traceability.
• Work with engineering and production teammates to troubleshoot bonding issues and improve processes and tooling.

What you bring to the table

• Hands-on manufacturing experience with wire bonding and delicate microelectronic assemblies.
• Experience operating semi-automated wire bonders and performing precision work under a microscope.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, bond diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Understanding of how bond force, ultrasonic energy, bonding time, and temperature affect bond quality.
• Strong attention to detail, careful product handling, and a proactive approach to solving problems and learning new processes.
• Preferred qualifications: Hesse Ultrasonic Wirebond Equipment. Deep Access Wedge and Capilary on Ribbon and Wire.

What sets you apart

• Experience with ultrasonic wedge bonding ball bonding using gold wire.
• Ability to recognize and troubleshoot issues such as non-sticking bonds, lifted bonds, wire breaks, and inconsistent loop profiles.
• Experience with wire pull testing, bond shear testing, or other bond-quality inspection methods.
• Knowledge of cleanroom practices, electrostatic discharge protection, and high-reliability electronics handling.
• Familiarity with requirements including MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, and spaceflight hardware.

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $28.52 - USD $30.59 /Hr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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