Talascend is currently seeking an Engineering Aide for a contract opportunity located in Orlando, FL.

OVERVIEW: 

Test Engineering department designs and fabricates equipment that be used in the development and manufacture of tactical hardware.

We are seeking early career individuals who will be fabricating electronic, electro-mechanical assemblies (and sub-assemblies) to Engineering drawings. Fabrication will include the ability to place and solder components on circuit cards and sub-assemblies. The fabrication of wiring harnesses will require connector pinning and de-pinning, and applying mounting hardware.

In addition, these lower level assemblies are to be built-up into single, or multi-bay cabinet assemblies, for the delivery to Engineering or Manufacturing Production areas.

This position will provide the opportunity for the candidate to work as individual contributor, in a team environment. This would include collaborating with Engineers, and other members of the Fabrication team including other Fabricators, Draftsmen, Procurement, and Quality Inspectors.

Daily activity would include not only a fast-paced fabrication environment, but it would also include using several computer based programs that will update job status, Quality Inspections, and Engineering changes.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• 3 year of experience may be in other fabrication environments including cable and harness, SMT board fabrication, or maintenance of military design product.
• MUST have Prior Certification in solder and harness capability to MIL STD requirements.
• Ability to fabricate electrical test equipment designs from a blueprint of the layout, schematic, bill of material, and engineering practices manual as guidelines.
• Ability to communicate issues with the design and or the process requirements to management and or design engineers.
• Position is a minimum of 40 hours per week commitment with occasional overtime.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.