Electromagnetic Effects Test Technician

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks an Electromagnetic Effects Test Technician to ensure avionics hardware performance in harsh EM environments. You will support testing, perform root cause analyses, and interact with design, manufacturing, and mission operations teams to advance spaceflight hardware.

You will troubleshoot with scopes, DMMs and spectrum analyzers, fabricate test fixtures, and read schematics for complex assemblies, while contributing to fast-paced R&D efforts and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of experience fabricating test fixtures, harnesses and/or electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting pressurized/vacuum systems.
• Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including soldering, crimping, assembling connectors.
• Strong hands-on skillset and comfortable with basic tools and electro-mechanical tasks.
• Creative approach to problem solving and strong troubleshooting fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to program simple scripts in Python for test logging and control.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers with standardized testing, root cause analysis and R&D projects.
• Read, interpret, and work from free-form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes.
• Troubleshoot electronics hardware using oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and soldering equipment to determine root cause of failures.
• Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction.
• Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses and test fixtures from conceptual drawings.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, equipment calibration, lab consumables, JHAs, and safety procedures.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Python scripting

Schematic reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Troubleshooting with test equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

Soldering equipment

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECTS TEST TECHNICIAN

As a member of our fast-paced Electromagnetic Effects team, you will be responsible for ensuring avionics hardware performance through some of the harshest and varied electromagnetic environments imaginable. In order to ensure maximum reliability in a electromagnetic environments, the Electromagnetic Effects team performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the component, board, unit and subsystem levels with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of rocket and spacecraft hardware and electronics. As one of the few teams required to interface with the design, manufacturing, integration, and mission operations teams we play a critical role in the development of our systems as we advance our efforts towards broadband satellite internet and safe, reliable, inexpensive, and innovative access to space with the fundamental goal of expanding human space exploration capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support engineers with standardized testing, root cause analysis and R&D projects

• Read, interpret, and work from free-form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes

• Troubleshoot electronics hardware using equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and soldering equipment to determine root cause of failures

• Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction

• Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses and test fixtures from conceptual drawings

• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, equipment calibration, lab consumables, JHAs, and safety procedures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 1+ years of experience fabricating test fixtures, harnesses and/or electro-mechanical assemblies

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience operating and troubleshooting pressurized/vacuum systems

• Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors

• Strong hands-on skillset and comfortable with basic tools and electro-mechanical tasks

• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional troubleshooting skills and engineering fundamentals

• Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering drawings, and schematics

• Able to program simple scripts in python for test logging and control

• Experience in research and development or fast-paced technical products

• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to navigate and manipulate files

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while operating in a high-paced, challenging work environment

• Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules

• Ability to take project goal inputs and work toward the end-goal beyond individual task assignments

• Ability to be self-directed/motivated

• Ability to read and interpret schematics (engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists), cable harnesses (wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts lists), and mechanical assemblies (mechanical drawings and parts lists)

• Experience with autotest/test sequences

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

• Ability to distinguish colors

• Willing to work overtime hours and weekends to support critical project and mission milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:Level 1: $26.00 - $32.00Level 2: $30.00 - $38.00Level 3: $35.00 - $44.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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