Production Technician

United States·AlexandriaFull-timemid

Production TechnicianManufacturing & Production

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Key Responsibilities

Get s#it done. Complex Cable & Harness Assembly: Build and inspect high-reliability cable assemblies, including MIL Spec connectors, RF cabling, and integrated data cables,

Requirements Summary

US Citizenship is required/Must be clearable Employment type: Full Time Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big,

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Production TechnicianManufacturing & Production

Responsibilities

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Build and inspect high-reliability cable assemblies, including MIL Spec connectors, RF cabling, and integrated data cables, ensuring strict adherence to applicable standards.

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Perform shield termination on RF cables and verify continuity and isolation to prevent signal interference.

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Execute water and dust proofing techniques for cable assemblies to ensure durability in harsh environments.

Collaborate daily in the lab with engineering and design teams to bridge the gap between initial prototypes and field-ready units.

Contribute to the ruggedization of sensitive hardware, ensuring components can withstand specific applications such as impact, heat, or salt water.

Assist in tracking incoming inventory and sourcing integration pieces to keep lab operations running smoothly.

Troubleshoot failures in assemblies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Conduct product testing to verify manufacturing quality, ensuring compliance with industry and safety standards.

Assist manage daily operations of the hardware development and prototyping lab environment.

Assist maintain organized workspaces, tools, equipment, and test areas to support engineering productivity.

Assist develop and enforce lab safety procedures, security protocols, and operational best practices.

Assist ensure lab readiness to support rapid prototyping, integration, and testing activities.

Must have prior experience in Aerospace, Defense, Military Avionics, or Satellite/UAV manufacturing.

Experience in manufacturing small form factor electronics or cable assembly.

Strong familiarity with military standards (MIL-STD), ruggedization processes, and environmental protection (waterproofing, corrosion resistance).

Demonstrated ability to build complex wire harnesses and terminate RF connectors.

A US security clearance.

Current or prior certification in IPC-J-STD-001 (Soldering) and IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cable & Wire Harness).

Experience with a variety of prototyping equipment including 3D printing and Laser cutting.

Understanding of different materials and coatings for specific applications, such as impact or salt water corrosion.

Background in high reliability/low volume environments.

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At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.

Research Innovations Incorporated 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.