Wiring and Assembly Technician

ABOUT FATHOM ROBOTICS Fathom Robotics provides operations, maintenance, integration, and applied engineering services for uncrewed maritime systems supporting U.S. Government and commercial defense programs. We have multiple active projects across a variety of government and commercial clients and are actively fielding systems in operational environments. ROLE OVERVIEW Fathom Robotics is hiring an Electronics Technician to join our Fort Worth shop, building and testing the electronic systems that go into our fielded uncrewed maritime platforms. This role is hands-on from start to finish: reading engineering drawings, wiring and terminating marine-grade electrical systems to IPC standards, and testing assemblies before they're integrated into vehicle hulls and payloads. You'll work closely with our engineering team to troubleshoot issues, maintain build documentation, and make sure everything that leaves the shop is built right. The systems you build go onto vehicles supporting active government and commercial defense programs. LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX (on-site, shop-based) WORK TYPE: Full-Time CLEARANCE: U.S. Citizenship Required | SECRET Eligible PROGRAM CONDITIONS Work takes place at our Fort Worth shop, supporting builds for active programs. Expect added hours and short-notice availability around integration deadlines and test events. RESPONSIBILITIES Assemble and wire electronic components, harnesses, and control systems per engineering drawings and IPC standards Solder, crimp, and terminate connectors for marine-grade electrical systems Test assemblies for continuity, function, and compliance with specifications Troubleshoot and repair wiring or component failures Maintain build documentation and traceability records Support integration and testing of electronics into vehicle hulls and payloads DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of experience in electronics assembly, wiring, or a related field Working knowledge of IPC-A-620 and IPC-A-610 standards Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams Experience with hand tools, soldering equipment, and multimeters U.S. citizenship required Must be able to pass a background check and be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS Marine or defense industry experience Active or previously held SECRET clearance This is a part-time position and is not eligible for health benefits. COMPENSATION: $25–$32/hour, commensurate with experience