Calspan is the world’s number one supplier of ground-based testing solutions and expertise for the aerospace industry. Our customers get a single, experienced partner to help them efficiently validate engine and airframe performance across development, production and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).  We are seeking a Electrical Assembly Technician to join our team! This position will assemble electrical parts, pieces or products using a variety of tools and equipment according to required specifications.

Every single thing we do with our customers and employees is based upon our goal of being selective to join and difficult to leave. We operate with a core set of values surrounding inclusiveness, accountability and innovation. Do you have what it takes to Be Calspan?

Core Responsibilities Listed Below – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

• Read, interpret and follow engineering drawings, diagrams, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble product.

• Wiring harness assembly, mount electrical components, and finish wire in junction box per schematic. Mount junction box and route cable assemblies on finish product.

• Perform soldering, crimping, wiring, layout, and mounting of components per drawing or specification.
• Perform work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards. Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified. Rework and/or repair assembled equipment.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Associates degree in related discipline
• 3+ years of experience or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for assembly and diagnostic purposes.
• Ability to read blue prints and technical specifications.
• Perform a high degree of precision work – wiring, soldering, crimping.
• Proficient with basic hand tools.
• Self-starter ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Strong communication, organizational, time management, and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem, produce a new concept and or idea.

 Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Universal Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.