Electronics Soldering Technician - RF & SMT

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $21.00 – $28.00/hr based on expertise.
• Great Work-Life Balance: 4-day work week (10-hour days, Mon–Thu, 3-day weekends).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Referral Bonuses.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Electronics Soldering Technician - RF & SMT to assemble, hand-solder, rework, and inspect high-precision electronic components. Working in an ISO cleanroom environment, you will play a critical role in manufacturing microelectronics used in aerospace and defense systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Soldering & Rework: Perform fine-pitch hand soldering and micro-soldering on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and through-hole components using microscope-assisted soldering irons and hot-air rework stations.
• Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation: Read assembly drawings, technical schematics, and Bill of Materials (BOM) to ensure exact component placement.
• Quality Inspection & Testing: Conduct visual inspection of solder joints (IPC-A-610 standards) using high-power microscopes to identify and resolve bridging, cold joints, or trace damage.
• Component Repair: Safely de-solder, replace defective micro-components, and perform PCB trace repairs.
• Cleanroom & Safety Standards: Maintain tools, follow strict Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protocols, and adhere to cleanroom gowning and safety procedures.

Qualifications & Core Skills

• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on electronics assembly or precision hand soldering experience (Micro-electronics or RF experience preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with SMT processes, circuit schematics, wire bonding, or IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 soldering standards.
• Tools & Equipment: Experience using microscopes, calipers, hot-air rework tools, and electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters/ohmmeters).
• Dexterity & Vision: Excellent manual dexterity and close-up vision required for working with micro-scale components under a microscope.
• ITAR Requirements: Must be a "U.S. Person" (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident/Green Card holder, Asylee, or Refugee) due to ITAR defense compliance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated or standing at a cleanroom workstation for up to 8–10 hours daily.
• Ability to manipulate micro-components using tweezers and hand tools while wearing cleanroom PPE (gown, mask, gloves).
• Close vision and capability to focus through a binocular microscope for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting and moving of component trays or equipment up to 25 lbs.

ITAR Compliant:

This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Microsembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

**A Note to Third-Party Recruiters**

Microsembly manages all recruitment and hiring activities at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms or related agencies. Resumes will only be accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms or related agencies if there is a signed agreement in place and if Microsembly has authorized external recruiting assistance for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Microsembly. Microsembly is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Microsembly, LLC, bridges the engineering-manufacturing gap to deliver precision RF/microwave solutions that power mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, medical technology, and telecommunications. We partner with major industry leaders and innovative companies to transform complex challenges into reliable, high-performance products. Our collaborative approach ensures every solution is tailored to meet exact specifications and demanding requirements.

Website: http://www.microsembly.com/