Senior Assembly Technician

Who Are We?

At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We're redefining the edge of the increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core of being a Digital Systems Integrator.

Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry? Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and apply to help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Assembly Technician to play a key role in the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electronic systems in the aerospace and defense industry. This individual will be responsible for overseeing in-house assembly and testing operations, ensuring high-quality production, and leading failure analysis activities to resolve technical issues. The Senior Assembly Technician will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronic assembly and testing, a strong background in quality control processes, and the ability to mentor and guide junior technicians.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform detailed assembly, inspection, and testing of complex electronic assemblies and systems in compliance with industry standards and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues across the entire product lifecycle, from pre-assembly through post-delivery, ensuring high-quality, reliable systems.
• Lead the planning, setup, and execution of in-house assembly and testing operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion of tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop efficient assembly workflows, balancing resource allocation and production schedules.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality control processes and procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality production.
• Identify opportunities to enhance assembly and testing workflows, and drive initiatives to increase operational efficiency and reduce errors.
• Lead failure analysis activities, investigating root causes of system malfunctions or defects, and provide actionable insights to management for corrective actions.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment, sharing best practices and technical expertise to elevate team performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience in aerospace and defense industries.
• Minimum 5-7 years of hands-on experience in the assembly, inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electronic assemblies and systems, ideally within the aerospace, defense, or a similar highly regulated industry.
• Proven experience in managing assembly and test operations, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for efficient production.
• Experience with failure analysis and root cause investigations, including reporting and presenting findings to management.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic assembly processes, including soldering, component placement, and PCB-level testing.
• Strong proficiency with a range of electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and functional testers.
• In-depth understanding of electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing quality control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP).
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• High attention to detail with the ability to document assembly, testing, and troubleshooting activities accurately and comprehensively.

Why Join Parry Labs?

At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity and collaboration. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state-of-the-art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American Warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that drives us.

Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.

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Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR@parrylabs.com or call (256) 682-7145 to let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.