Principal Model Shop Specialist

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60 years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do! 

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans) 

• Competitive Salary 

• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan  

• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members 

• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave 

• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave 

• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off) 

We are excited to announce that we have an opening in our Clarksburg, MD office for a Principal Model Shop Specialist. This role reports to the Product Support Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities 

• Able to independently perform intermediate to advanced electronic assembly and rework on CCAs, PCBs and unit assemblies including small to fine pitched parts and connectors.
• Ability to generate, improvise, and provide feedback for work instructions with minimal input from engineer.
• Read and understand written diagrams, drawings, schematics, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and written rework instructions.
• Perform assembly and rework with minimal documentation, based on experience and verbal direction from engineers.
• Able to perform highly complex assembly and solder operations including hand screen solder paste and SMT reflow of circuit boards.
• Able to handle small precision tools and hardware and perform SMT and leaded component solder and cable assembly operations with and without magnification, including BGA rework.
• Able to verify proper work performed, detect opens and shorts, and inspect for workmanship and FOD.
• Follow IPC-A-610 electronic assembly workmanship and quality standards without guidance/supervision.
• Follow all applicable policies and procedures handling ESD sensitive and CCI equipment.
• Able to maintain a neat and organized work area with proper tools and materials.
• Perform Model Shop support functions including calibrating tools, operating and maintaining PCB rapid prototyping equipment, replenish and maintain supplies.
• Able to actively engage and work collaboratively with engineers to gather information and provide feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Work in a hands-on and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications  

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Fluent in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• High school diploma or equivalent required; ASEE or equivalent desired but not required.
• IPC-A-610 and/or IPC J-STD-001 Standard Certification desired but not required.
• 7-12 years of experience as a circuit card assembler, rework specialist, or equivalent experience as an engineering technician.
• Able to read and understand circuit card documentation, including schematics, drawings, and bill of materials.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

The hourly pay range for this role is $ 44.86 - $ 57.33 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 3%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above.  TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at careers@thalesdsi.com.  

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer. 

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000. 

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