Electronic Fabricator

The Electronic Fabricator performs advanced electromechanical fabrication assembly repair and flighthardware production in a controlled laboratory environment. This role relies on expertlevel technical skills strict adherence to procedures and the ability to mentor junior technicians while supporting highreliability aerospace and engineering programs.

Fabrication & Assembly

• Perform work from sketches engineering drawings schematics and detailed fabrication procedures.

• Fabricate assemble and repair cables harnesses and electromechanical hardware.

• Build modify and repair flight hardware in a certified Flight Hardware production lab.

• Modify and repair commercial offtheshelf (COTS) hardware as required.

• Conduct printed circuit board assembly and repair including cleanliness verification demoisturization masking/demasking and conformal coating.

• Perform electromechanical operations such as soldering crimping staking swaging torqueing and marking.

Process Compliance & Documentation

• Follow all documented procedures task performance sheets discrepancy report interim dispositions WADs and laboratory policies.

• Identify existing or potential issues during design review fabrication modification or repair and communicate concerns immediately.

• Produce accurate documentation and maintain traceability in accordance with controlled stock ESD and FOD requirements.

Laboratory Operations

• Conduct parts and calibrated tool inventory; perform general laboratory duties as assigned.

• Maintain a safe clean and orderly work area.

• Support extended work schedules including afterhours and weekend work when required.

• Mentor and coach lessskilled technicians to improve team capability.

Certifications & Proficiencies (Required to Obtain and Maintain)

• Surfacemount soldering

• Thruhole soldering

• Crimping and interconnects (cables harnesses wiring)

• Conformal coating and staking

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) control

• Lithium battery handling

• Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control

• High School diploma or equivalent and 12 years of experience in electronic or electromechanical fabrication.

• Expert ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting electronic engineering drawings and fabrication procedures.

• Strong knowledge of ESD FOD controlled stock handling and electromechanical laboratory safety practices.

• Expertlevel soldering skills (SMT and thruhole).

• Strong organizational and problemsolving abilities; able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Ability to provide manufacturability guidance and support.

• Experience with handson work involving tools meters electrical hardware and assembly/test activities.

• Ability to work at client sites as required.

• Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).

• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; performs highly skilled work at the expert level.

• Experience handling NASA flight hardware.

• Knowledge of quality inspection processes.

• Experience supporting spaceflight or ISS payloads spaceflight hardware or related ground support equipment.

• Experience with embedded systems design avionics upgrades and legacy system troubleshooting.

• Experience developing vendorready build packages (BOMs fabrication drawings component lists).

• Experience supporting environmental testing of spaceflight hardware.

Occasional:

• Reaching handling and manipulating materials in all directions.

• Lifting up to 20 lbs from ground level waist level and overhead.

• Standing.

• Carrying up to 20 lbs for distances up to 5 yards.

Frequent:

• Coordinating eyes hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.