The Applied Electromagnetics Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc., is seeking Printed Circuit Board Technicians for locations in Lafayette, CO and Huntsville, AL facilities. This is an entry level position that offers an excellent opportunity to grow and learn many new skills. Duties include soldering and populating circuit board components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, and integrated circuits), assembling RF, DC, and digital wiring, cables and connectors, and bonding and packaging of multi-layer circuit boards. Position involves small scale repetitive tasks often performed under a microscope and requiring an eye to detail and quality. Candidate will have the opportunity to learn and operate electrical and RF diagnostic test equipment to troubleshoot or evaluate hardware performance as well as manufacturing shop equipment and common hand tools to build or modify various parts. May require a security clearance. High school diploma or GED, six months to one year experience.

Salary Range:  $18-25 / hour depending on experience.

What you’ll do as a Printed Circuit Board Technician:

Populate Circuit Boards with Components Bond Multi-Layer Circuit Boards and Composite Materials Assemble RF, DC, and Digital Wiring, Cables, and Connectors Measure Circuit Board Components Performance

Requirements for an Printed Circuit Board Technician:

High school diploma or G.E.D. 0 to 1+ years of experience Candidates selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferences for a Printed Circuit Board Technician:

Associate degree a PLUS Aerospace industry work a PLUS

Company & Division Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1800 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Printed Circuit Board Technician’s position, Requisition #PRINT007633.