JOB TITLE: Electronic Fabrication Specialist - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX
PAY RATE: $51.39/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Active Secret clearance at time of submittal.
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Fabricate circuit cards, sub-assemblies, and wiring harnesses, including component soldering, connector pinning/de-pinning, and applying mounting hardware.
Build single- or multi-bay cabinet assemblies for delivery to Engineering or Manufacturing Production areas.
Work collaboratively with Engineers, Fabricators, Draftsmen, Procurement, and Quality Inspectors in a team environment.
Requirements:
Active Secret clearance at time of submittal.
3+ years of experience in fabrication (e.g., cable/wire harness, SMT board fabrication, or military design products).
Prior certification in soldering and harness fabrication per MIL-STD requirements.
Experience fabricating electrical equipment from blueprints, schematics, and engineering guides.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to report issues to management/engineers.
Proficiency with software tools and Microsoft products.
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
Full-time (40 hours/week) with occasional overtime.
Safety shoes required.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Skills:
Solder certification to J-STD-001, IPC-7711/IPC-7721.
Experience in procurement and acquisition of test materials.
Experience interpreting and building test equipment engineering documentation.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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