Electromechanical Technician jobs in Washington, DC

OUR COMPANY

ARA is a C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests, and installs cutting edge antenna technologies to keep our joint forces secure, superior and safe.  We create and deliver a vest array of products for both military and civilian applications that combine innovative discoveries from companies we’ve acquired, including SI2 Technologies and AQYR, whose technologies complement and enhance our trusted systems. Our capabilities span from Electronic Warfare and Military Communications to Radar and Satellite Systems.  For more than 60 years, ARA has provided our military with unparalleled information, improved situational awareness, immediate threat detection and precision targeting.

From ideation to installation, ARA supplies unique antenna systems in both high-volume and smaller quantities to meet our customers’ needs and ensure success.  Our US locations have fully staffed outdoor antenna test ranges, engineers, and on-site manufacturing lines and machine shops.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an Electro-mechanical Assembler III who will support new programs. The assembler will have advanced skills such as fine precision soldering, be familiar with electronics testing and measuring devices such as Vector Network Analyzer and multimeter, troubleshooting skills working complex assemblies and work independently.   

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assemble and wire, using schematics to complete electro-mechanical assemblies, forming all necessary cabling, wires and routing per drawings.
• Soldering and crimping of mechanical assemblies 
• Ability to use hand tools and power devices. 
• Ability to test assemblies using tools such as network analyzers and signal generators. 
• Keep work area clean and organized to present a professional workplace environment. 
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Two (2) years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience
• Mechanical assembly concepts in performing assembly to schematics.
• Knowledge of use, repair, and maintenance of machines and tools.
• Ability to read drawings and bill of materials.
• Manual dexterity.
• Precision Soldering skills
• IPC Certification

Education: 

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required 
• English Language and Math proficiency a must

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran

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