Electrical Assembler
CAE
Tampa, Florida
Full-Time
$59
HybridExecutive
Who We Are:
CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer:
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
SUMMARY
Perform point-to-point wiring of cabinets, chassis, panels, cable installation, and full flight simulator
systems wiring on board and off board, installing, and securing cabling under raised floors and up on
ladder racks. Building of complex cable assemblies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
You will basically do all the wiring in a full motion aircraft simulator that is built for the military. This
is a hands-on working position; it is not only a bench job.
This position involves traveling about half of the year. Maybe more, maybe less. All over the world.
Sometimes with very short notice, sometimes from one site directly to the next without stopping
home. You need to be able to travel extensively. Most trips are about 3-4 weeks for installs, but
some are longer, some may only be 1-2 days.
You will be working 60 hours, 6 days a week when traveling. (Mon-Sat), (Time and a half after 40
hours), sometimes rotating shifts.
Company provides you with a Corporate American Express card for travel expenses, a laptop
computer, and all tools needed.
Company pays you the GSA maximum per diem. (Non-Taxable) to cover meals and incidentals when
traveling, approximately $59-$79 CONUS, $62-$157 OCONUS, as of 2023
Company pays the following travel expenses:
Airfare
Rental car (usually 2 or 3 EA’s share a car).
Reimburses tolls, parking, currency exchange fees, excess cell phone charges when traveling.
Reimburses up to $30USD per week for your laundry when traveling 7 days or more.
Reimburses for steel toe shoes/boots yearly/as needed.
Passport, Global Entry, original or renewals.
Ability to read work orders, follow production and sample assemblies, diagrams, wire lists or verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
Assist with the selection of wires, specific colors, marking or length and looping wires between guide pegs on harness board and follow color-coded lines or sequence numbers on board or diagram.
Assist with wire measurements, cutting, and wire marker installations and wire terminations in accordance with the wire list and workmanship standards.
Assist with wire installations in cabinets, and trainer system wiring. · Ability to learn and become skilled in performing error free lug and contact pin crimping operations.
Learn and gain proficiency in the fabrication of complete cable assemblies per wire lists.
Assist with connecting component lead wires to printed circuit assemblies or route and connect wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals and contact points.
Perform wire continuity verification using continuity tester.
Learn and gain proficiency with creation and application of wire or harness identification labels.
Assist with work assignments from trainer system hardware logs.
Assist with the selection and installation of cable harnesses and cable clamps.
Cable tie harnesses and assists with wire routing, lacing and layout.
Must have basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical hand tools and be able to effectively use them (wire strippers - manual and pneumatic, crimpers - manual and pneumatic, hand cutters, heat gun, insertion and extraction tools, hot air sleeve solder gun, soldering iron, wire wrap tool, continuity tester, tape measure, ribbon cable connector assembly tool, etc.)
Basic understanding of military and commercial workmanship standards
Must be willing and able to assume work assignments away from the facility for extended periods for site installations and be willing to work rotating shifts.
Aptitude for learning how to work from wire lists, assembly drawings, schematics, engineering orders, engineering change orders, engineering logs, workmanship standards and manufacturing procedures / work instructions.
Basic computer skills are required for time reporting and work order processing.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform work assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
You need to be comfortable working at heights on ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, scaffolding and on top of trainers while using proper fall protection when required.
When not traveling you work a 9/80 schedule, so you have every other Friday off. There is overtime, sometimes optional, sometimes mandatory paid at time and a half after 40 hours a week.
Obtain, at company’s expense J-STD-001 Soldering certification, IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements for the manufacture of cable, wire, and harness assemblies’ certification, forklift certification.
Assist with other trades when needed and trouble shoot and solve problems with technicians and/or project engineers.
Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
You must be a United States citizen for this position.
High school diploma or general education degree.
One year certificate from college or technical school; equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in wire installation and termination
Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in soldering
SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Incumbent must be eligible for DOD Personal Security Clearance. You will go through an extensive SF86 background check
You must be eligible for a passport.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) 1/3 to none of the time.
Work near moving mechanical parts over 2/3 of the time.
Work in high, precarious places 1/3 to none of the time.
Fumes or airborne particles 1/3 to none of the time.
Toxic or caustic chemicals 1/3 to none of the time.
Outdoor weather conditions 1/3 to none of the time.
Risk of electrical shock 1/3 to none of the time.
Noise level is loud. (Example: manufacturing area)
Must possess manual dexterity and excellent hand eye coordination.
Ability to stand or sit over 1/3 of the time or walk under 2/3 of the time.
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel over 2/3 of the time.
Reach with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time.
Climb or balance on an approved safety ladder under 1/3 of the time.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl under 1/3 of the time.
Talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds over 2/3 of the time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 1/3 to none of the time.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less, Jaeger 1 of .50 mm letters @ 14” or better).
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more, Snellen Chart 20/50, or better).
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Must be able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites
You will be a federal government contractor so absolutely no drug use is permitted even if you possess a medical card.
OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.
As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.