Soldering Technician

Title: Soldering Technician
Company: Heven Aerotech
Location:  Winchester, VA
FLSA: Non-exempt
Reports To: Production Manager

About Our Company: 
At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don’t just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones, we’ve earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust and a shared commitment to excellence. 

We believe great teams are built on individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart—those who put team success first, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands-on experience and collaboration across the team.

Role Summary:
The Soldering Technician performs precision hand-soldering, inspection, and rework of printed circuit board assemblies, wire harnesses, and small electro-mechanical components in support of drone production. The role requires fine-pitch and micro-component work under magnification to IPC and internal quality standards. It also includes mentoring junior technicians, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting first-article inspections and process improvement.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform hand-soldering of through-hole, surface-mount (SMT), and fine pitch components on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) and small electro-mechanical assemblies
• Assemble, repair, and modify wire harnesses as directed from management, drawings, and work instructions
• Inspect components and solder joints of PCBAs under a microscope; perform repair and rework of non-conformances to workmanship standards; install modifications as required
• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings, schematics, wire diagrams, bill of materials (BOM), and Work Instructions used to build parts and assemblies to specification; provide feedback to Engineering on documents as needed
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment and tools as necessary; report issues promptly
• Complete required travelers, inspection records, and non-conformance documentation in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Maintain a clean and organized ESD-safe workstation and comply with FOD (foreign object debris) prevention practices; order and restock supplies as necessary
• Support first article inspections and process improvement initiatives with Engineering and Quality Control departments
• Ability to cross train and perform other assembly tasks as needed during times when soldering is not needed 

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in electronics assembly preferred
• 3 years of hand-soldering experience, including work with fine-pitch connectors and components as small as 0402 size in a Production or Engineering environment
• Demonstrated ability to perform meticulous and accurate work under magnification for extended Production shift periods.
• Ability to read Work Instructions, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings
• Familiarity with ESD procedures, lab equipment, and basic hand tools.
• Experience training and mentoring junior technicians on soldering and general technician duties
• Experience documenting edits or necessary changes to new or existing work instructions
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and committed to quality workmanship; motivated self-starter and works well with or without constant supervision; communicates effectively with management and coworkers
• Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role. 
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. 
• If this role requires access to information controlled under U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR), applicants must also qualify as a "U.S. person" under 22 CFR §120.62 (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as an asylee or refugee). 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Preferred:

• Experience soldering in an aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environment
• IPC J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 certification (Certified Solderer or Certified IPC Trainer a plus)
• Experience with wire harness fabrication, crimping, and soldering
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for recording labor and traveler data

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to comply with all safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Ability to perform close, detailed work using a microscope or magnification for extended periods
• Ability to sit or stand at a workbench for extended periods with repetitive hand and wrist motion

Benefits Overview: 

Heven AeroTech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits in protectional, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick, and additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short- and long-term disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:  

Heven AeroTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.