Lead Assembly Technician - Chantilly, VA

Job Summary:

Perform a wide variety of electronic or mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or subassemblies. Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing on assembly units. Perform the various tasks necessary to assemble electronic assemblies for production. Perform assembly and installation steps for the components required in production assemblies. The Lead will also train, coach and give guidance to less experienced employees.

Job Responsibility:

• Performs a wide variety of electrical/mechanical product assembly operations on components, assemblies, sub-assemblies and on up to the Top-Level rack/chassis.
• Work with assembly drawings, parts lists, and military specifications.
• Maintains and repairs custom Special Test Equipment (STE), which includes reworking circuit card assemblies to J-STD-001 standards.
• Populates and solders circuit card assemblies from assembly drawings and bills of material.
• Meet/exceed production schedules and deadlines while adhering and complying with designated quality standards.
• Maintains logs, paperwork, and forms accurately consistent with company policy and practices.
• Support production line activities and other project miscellaneous tasks on occasion on an as needed basis.
• Coach, train, and be a mentor to less experienced employees.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Soldering skills in compliance with J-STD-001 standards.
• Working/adhering to IPC-A-610 Quality standards.
• Typically requires 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic mechanical assembly skills.
• Ability to read Assembly Drawings, Parts Lists and Assembly Instructions.
• Knowledge and awareness of ESD (Electrostatic discharge) processes and procedures.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task and flexibility is key.
• Ability to work with general instructions and interact well with other team members while performing daily activities.
• Fluent writing/reading in English as well as general Math skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AS9100 practices.
• Familiarity with reading and building to Schematics.
• Some management/leadership skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing up to 40lbs.
• Constant movement and use of limbs. Specific abilities required by this job include prolonged sitting, twisting and working under a microscope for long periods of time will be required. Occasional Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and gripping is required daily.
• Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information. Specific abilities required by this job include near, far and color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. Ability to safely control surgical razor blades and small hand tools used to manipulate tuning stub under a microscope. Specific abilities required by this job include the frequent requirement of overtime work.

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Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position
* $50,600.00 - $101,200.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
* $56,700.00 - $113,300.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
* $59,700.00 - $119,400.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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