Principal Assembler - $3,000 sign on bonus

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Overview

Be Valued. Build Precision. Join CAES by Honeywell Lansdale.

Looking for a role where your craftsmanship is respected and your contributions matter? At CAES by Honeywell Lansdale, we don’t just assemble components—we build mission-critical systems that support aerospace, defense, and space exploration.

We’re hiring a Principal Assembler to join our high-performance team in a DoD-certified manufacturing facility. If you have experience in cable assembly, wire harnessing, and mechanical assembly, this is your opportunity to work on products that protect lives and power the future.

At CAES by Honeywell, you’re not just another employee—you’re a trusted teammate helping deliver excellence where it counts most.

Ready to be appreciated for your skills and grow in a mission-driven environment? Apply today and make your mark at CAES by Honeywell Lansdale.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities - Build Precision. Empower the Mission.

As a Principal Assembler At CAES By Honeywell Lansdale, You’ll Be Hands-on In Crafting The Electronic Systems That Power Aerospace And Defense Innovation. Your Expertise Ensures Every Component Meets The Highest Standards Of Quality, Reliability, And Readiness. Here’s How You’ll Make Your Mark

• Assemble with Accuracy: Build electronic components, subassemblies, and modules using samples, visual aids, prints, and process sheets—leveraging specialized tooling and machinery
• Secure the Build: Use solder, fasteners, and adhesives to create robust, mission-ready assemblies
• Verify & Rework: Inspect finished work for conformance and perform rework to meet exacting specifications
• Mechanical Mastery: Execute mechanical assembly operations using standard measuring tools and precision techniques
• Prep & Polish: Bond, hone, sand, polish, and grit blast parts to prepare for final assembly—cleaning components per detailed Work Instructions
• Own the Process: Work independently with minimal supervision, making sound decisions to troubleshoot complex production issues and recommend effective solutions
• Mentor with Purpose: Guide less experienced assemblers, sharing skills and best practices to elevate team performance
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma (or equivalent).
• 4 years' experience working as an assembler building products.
• 4 years' soldering experience (JStandard).
• Able to interpret and understand instructions on process sheets, prints or route cards and technical drawings (i.e. ECO’s, parts lists and PRN’s).
• Ability to use hand tools (pliers, forming tools, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Ability to use measurement tools such as scales, micrometers and calipers.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience working as an assembler building products.
• 6 years’ soldering experience (JStandard).
• Assembly experience in a defense contractor, aerospace, or the military environment with an emphasis on antenna products preferable.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Soldering experience should be current; current JCERT preferable.
• Ability to produce fixturing if necessary for prototype and pre-production applications.
• 6 years experience working as an assembler.
  
  

Must achieve specified solder certification in various assembly/soldering techniques per Company and customer standards and perform basic hand soldering tasks.

Salary Range: Assembler IV $22.96 - $33.32 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as business results.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

Benefits

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other Benefits Include

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
  
  

About Caes

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.