Job Title: Assembler Job Description
Join a growing electronics manufacturing team as an Assembler supporting advanced radar and defense technologies. In this role, you build, solder, inspect, and assemble electronic and mechanical subassemblies used in mission-critical products. You work from blueprints and work instructions, perform precise assembly, and uphold the highest quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities
Assemble electronic and mechanical subassemblies used in advanced radar and defense systems.
Perform electronic assembly, including soldering and wiring, using appropriate tools and equipment.
Carry out mechanical assembly using hand and power tools while following safety and quality standards.
Read and interpret assembly drawings, blueprints, schematics, and work instructions to complete builds accurately.
Inspect assemblies for quality, completeness, and conformance to specifications throughout the build process.
Use hand and power tools and electronic assembly equipment safely and effectively in a production environment.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure reliability and performance of mission-critical products.
Collaborate closely with team members and other departments to support production goals and resolve assembly issues.
Work both independently and as part of a team to meet schedules and production targets.
Support continuous improvement by following established processes and providing feedback on assembly methods and documentation.
Essential Skills
U.S. Citizenship required.
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, blueprints, and work instructions.
Experience in mechanical assembly.
Experience in electronic assembly.
Proficiency using hand tools and power tools in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using electronic assembly equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with others.
Comfort working in a technical, manufacturing, and defense-related environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with mission-driven, military or defense technology products.
Ability to adapt to significant organizational growth and change.
Comfort collaborating with international teams and colleagues.
Interest in long-term career growth within a larger organizational structure.
Why Work Here?
You join a rapidly growing organization where your work directly supports mission-driven defense technologies and makes an immediate impact. The company offers a technical, manufacturing-focused environment with clear opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility, including potential consideration for other roles after approximately six months. You benefit from strong benefits, a comprehensive benefits guide, a 9/80 schedule that provides every other Friday off, a structured holiday calendar, and a company shutdown around the holidays. You also gain exposure to a larger international organization and the chance to collaborate with global teams, all within a culture that values growth, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
This role is 100% onsite at a manufacturing facility in Germantown, MD, with no hybrid or remote option. You work a 9/80 schedule, giving you every other Friday off, in a technical, production-focused environment that supports advanced radar and defense technologies. The site operates within a larger organization and includes approximately 190 employees, with significant ongoing growth and many open positions. You use hand and power tools and electronic assembly equipment daily and collaborate closely with a local team as well as international colleagues. The environment emphasizes close team collaboration, evolving systems and processes, and adaptability to organizational growth and change. Candidates must be fully committed to working onsite in this manufacturing setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Germantown,MD.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
