Electromechanical Assembler III in Laurel, Maryland at Antenna Research Associates Inc

Company Overview

ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.

Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission-critical customers.

We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Electromechanical Assembler III who will be responsible for assembling electromechanical systems. The Electromechanical Assembler III will have advanced skills such as fine precision soldering, be familiar with electronics testing and measuring devices such as Vector Network Analyzer and multimeter. This role involves using various hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment to assemble, align, and calibrate antenna systems while ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assemble and wire, using schematics to complete electromechanical assemblies, forming all necessary cabling, wires and routing per drawing.
• Soldering and crimping of mechanical assemblies
• Ability to use hand tools and power devices.
• Ability to test assemblies using tools such as network analyzers and signal generators.
• Keep work area clean and organized to present a professional workplace environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
• Communication - Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written in an honest, open and timely manner
• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Technical Skill - Possesses the knowledge and skills needed to perform a job or role effectively
• Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently or in a team environment, is accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products
• Ethics - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
• Initiative / Take Ownership - Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, meaning own your job and see it through
• Customer Focus - Understands and can meet the needs in a customer-centric (Internal and External) environment and build strong relationships. Promotes a positive image of the company and strives to solve issues raised by customers

Experience and Skills

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Five (5)+ years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience
• Mechanical assembly concepts in performing assembly to schematics.
• Knowledge of use, repair, and maintenance of machines and tools.
• Ability to read drawings and bill of materials.
• Manual dexterity.
• Precision Soldering skills
• IPC Certification is a plus

Education

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
• Math proficiency a must

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.