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Assembly and Test Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bingen, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 22 - 35
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description
Sagetech Avionics designs and manufactures low SWaP certified avionics including transponders IFF systems and ACAS/DAA modules for military and commercial aircraft operating from our facility in Bingen WA under an AS9100D Quality Management System. Following a major DoD contract award for the APX-128 advanced IFF system we are expanding our production team. We are seeking a hands-on Assembly & Test Technician to join our manufacturing floor working onsite and reporting to the Production Supervisor.Objectives of this Role
- Build avionics hardware (transponders IFF units ACAS/DAA modules) from mechanical components PCBAs and harnesses per engineering drawings BOMs and assembly work instructions.
- Perform hand soldering wire terminations and connector crimping to IPC J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
- Conduct dimensional and fit verification using calipers micrometers and go/no-go gauges; confirm torque and clearances against engineering tolerances.
- Handle all assemblies per ESD control requirements; maintain product traceability and accurate build records throughout production and prototype activities.
Test & Inspection
- Execute Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) sequences thermal cycling and vibration and functional acceptance test procedures (ATPs); monitor units under test and record results per approved procedures.
- Operate bench instrumentation (Digital Multimeter oscilloscopes power supplies RF test equipment) to verify assemblies against acceptance criteria.
- Document nonconformances and test failures; support rework re-test and root cause analysis under Engineering and Quality guidance.
Quality & Compliance
- Complete travelers inspection sign-offs and work order records accurately in compliance with Sagetechs AS9100D quality system.
- Handle controlled hardware and technical data in accordance with ITAR/EAR requirements.
- High school diploma or equivalent; 5 years of hands-on electronics assembly or production test experience.
- Proficient hand soldering; familiarity with dimensional inspection tools (calipers micrometers) and basic electrical test equipment (DMMs power supplies oscilloscopes).
- Working knowledge of ESD controls and safe handling of sensitive electronic assemblies.
- Ability to read engineering drawings BOMs and work instructions; strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
- Ability to work with modest supervision in a dynamic evolving production environment.
- U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (ITAR/EAR).
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace or defense electronics manufacturing experience (AS9100D environment).
- IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 certification (CIS or CIT).
- Experience with ESS (thermal cycling or vibration screening) or RF/avionics hardware (transponders IFF ADS-B).
Salary range: $22 to $35/ hour based on experience
Sagetech Avionics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This position requires U.S. person status under ITAR/EAR.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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