Introduction to Fuse:
Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments. We are a technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems.
About this role:
Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and can think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas. Fuse values a creative and dynamic work environment – if this sounds good to you, then we are looking forward to hearing from you!
What you'll do:
- Assemble cable harnesses and interconnects from drawings, work instructions, and BOMs — cut, strip, crimp, solder, terminate, lace, heat-shrink, and dress to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and company process.
- Build and rework complex circuit card assemblies (CCA/PCBA) including through-hole and SMT soldering, component installation, conformal coating touch-up, and board-level rework.
- Assemble and integrate electro-mechanical units: chassis, LRUs, backshells, connectors (including D38999 / Glenair-style circulars and Micro-D), panels, and ruggedized enclosures.
- Read and follow schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and travelers; kit parts and maintain configuration control.
- Perform continuity, and basic functional verification with multimeters and production test equipment.
- Document as-built work, nonconformances, and first-article notes; support MRB and engineering change incorporation.
- Work with production, quality, and engineering to resolve build issues and improve process, yield, and work instructions.
- Maintain ESD, FOD, and tool-control in a mixed prototype-to-production environment.
- Mentor and support junior technicians on shift.
- Identify and help remove blockers so work does not stall.
Requirements
We are looking for:
- Hands-on experience assembling cable harnesses and/or circuit card assemblies in a defense, aerospace, or other regulated electronics environment.
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, harness drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions.
- Proficiency with hand tools, crimp tools, soldering irons, heat guns, torque tools, and basic electrical test equipment (DMM, continuity testers).
- Strong attention to detail, quality mindset, and comfort working to written process and inspection criteria.
- Ability to work independently as a nimble self-starter and as part of a small production team.
- U.S. Citizenship (required)
Nice to have:
- 5-7 Years experience.
- IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, and/or J-STD-001 certification (or willingness to certify)
- Experience with connectors, coax, and shielded/multi-conductor harnesses.
- CCA build/rework experience including SMT, through-hole, and conformal coating
- Electro-mechanical box-build / LRU integration experience
- Familiarity with AS9100, ESD control, FOD prevention, and traveler/MES documentation
- Experience supporting prototype / NPI builds as well as production-rate work
- Military or veteran manufacturing / avionics background
More about Fuse:
Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking. Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results. We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative, environment. We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Employee coverage is fully funded; a portion of dependents' coverage is funded as well
- 11 paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Date of hire through second year: 10 days/year (accrued)
- After two years: unlimited
- 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
- 401k with employer matching
- Annual bonuses
- Cell phone reimbursement: $100/month