Assembler

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Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled senior microelectronics assembler to join our defense electronics manufacturing team. In this critical role, you will assemble high-reliability RF microelectronic modules using solder mount technology (SMT).

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate SMT microelectronics equipment: soldering irons, hot plates, vacuum ovens, reflow tools.
• Ability to rework components as small as 0201 and various sizes of QFNs and packaged parts with tight pitch.
• Comfort using flux and experience and emphasis on post-solder cleaning SMT boards for high quality.
• Ability to solder connectors, stripping leads, tinning components and crimping harnesses.
• Interpret and work from detailed engineering and production drawings, process travelers, and assembly instructions.
• Maintain strict adherence to ESD controls, cleanroom protocols, and workmanship standards (e.g., J-STD-001 Class 3).
• Ability to learn advanced BGA solder reflow equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certificate or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in microelectronics assembly, specifically in defense or aerospace environments.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for high-precision work under a microscope, and use of fine motor skills for assembly tasks requiring microscopes and tweezers.
• Knowledge and understanding of military and aerospace standards (MIL-STD-883, J-STD-001 Class 3, IPC-A-610/STD-001).
• Experience working in Class 1000 or Class 10,000 cleanroom environments.
• Certification in IPC J-STD-001 and/or MIL-STD-883 procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, secure environment.
• U.S. Citizenship to handle ITAR documents
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow detailed instructions and process documentation.
• Ability to work with engineers to aid in early development prototyping and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Leadership ability to train and work with other assemblers
• Conduct die attach operations using conductive and non-conductive epoxies or eutectic methods or ability to learn attach methods.
• Collaborate with quality engineers and process engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve yields, as well as RF and hardware engineers on early development modules to meet customer needs.
• Perform precision assembly of high-reliability microelectronic packages, including hybrid modules & IMA, MCMs, RF SMT boards and chip-and-wire assemblies.
• Inspect in-process and final assemblies under high magnification to ensure compliance with military specifications (e.g., MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-STD-883).

Work Environment

• Production Floor in a Manufacturing Facility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization.


Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers.


Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.