Operations Associate III (Tester) (Electronics Testing)

Location: Camden, New Jersey, United States; onsite role. Schedule: 9/80. U.S. citizenship is required, and the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Salary: $32.73 per hour; final compensation may vary based on experience and geographic location.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and mission-critical solutions across the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

What you will do

• Read and interpret test procedures, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, process flows, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Test and troubleshoot circuit card assemblies, module assemblies, cables, and integrated systems.
• Diagnose digital, analog, and RF electronics to the component level using oscilloscopes, meters, frequency generators, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and electronic assembly, including hand soldering, verification, validation, and self-inspection.
• Record and report production data in SAP while following safety, quality, and ESD-control procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on process improvement, product quality, and cost reduction.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent, plus at least two years of formal electronic technology training; alternatively, four or more years of experience assembling or testing electronic components.
• Experience with electronic assembly, hand soldering, self-inspection, ESD protection, and component-level circuit troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret complex assembly drawings, electrical diagrams, schematics, process flows, BOMs, and technical manuals.
• In-depth knowledge of IPC-610 and/or J-STD-001, with the ability to obtain IPC-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 certifications within the required attempts.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, problem-solving skills, and ability to sit or stand for long periods.

Nice to have

• IPC J-STD-001 or similar industry-standard soldering certification.
• Four or more years of experience in a high-tech electronics or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience identifying solder bridges, insufficient solder, missing components, and similar defects.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging work environment focused on professional growth, community commitment, and excellence.
• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• Education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Benefits and employment conditions may vary by hire date, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreement.