Electronic Fabrication Technician III

Job Description: Electronic Fabrication Technician III in Pasadena, CA — $22.85–$67.33/hr DOE, 1st shift, temporary contract. Build high-reliability electronic assemblies for developmental and flight systems. THE BASICS

Start: Interviewing now — immediate start available Expected assignment end: 9/24/2028ABOUT THE ROLESmall assembly details matter when the finished hardware is headed for a spacecraft. Fabricate printed wiring and electronic assemblies using surface mount processes, hand soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly. Support engineering model and flight hardware through fabrication and final integration. This work includes microscope use and detailed assembly of small components. Cleanroom and ESD procedures may apply, and the 9/80 schedule includes extended workdays. This temporary assignment is currently scheduled through 9/24/2028. The 9/80 schedule includes extended workdays; exact daily hours and the alternating day off will be confirmed before submission.

Assemble printed wiring boards and high-reliability electronics Hand-solder components and crimp connector pins Build cabling and chassis wiring to fabrication requirements Assemble mechanical and electromechanical hardware Operate manual and modern manufacturing tools and equipment Support manufacturing engineers with design-modification recommendations Support customer laboratories and spacecraft final integration when requiredWHAT YOU NEEDHigh school diploma with at least 8 years of general experienceU.S. citizenship as required by the client Ability to work under a microscopeNICE TO HAVEIPC J-STD-001 or NASA 8739 certification training Surface mount technology and printed wiring assemblies Adhesives, potting, and conformal coating preparation and applicationJPL electronics, cable, and harness fabrication standards Cleanrooms, ESD workstations, and work from schematics and layoutsWHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE FLAGWeekly pay, every Friday — direct deposit or pay card Medical benefits available to eligible contractors Paid sick leave in accordance with California law Referral bonuses — get paid when you bring in good people A recruiter who actually answers — you get a direct line, not a call centerPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSUse a microscope and hand tools for detailed work on small electronic components or cable assemblies. Repetitive hand and arm movements and fine manual dexterity are part of the fabrication work. Specific lifting and standing demands will be confirmed before submission. WORK ENVIRONMENTElectronics fabrication and integration laboratories with manufacturing tools, small components, and ESD-controlled workstations. Cleanroom procedures may apply. PPE is required and provided where applicable, and all site safety procedures apply.