Electronics Specialist, Space Hardware Lab (Hands-On)

Northwood Space; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwood Space in Los Angeles is seeking an Electronics Specialist to build and operate hands-on test infrastructure for rapid hardware iteration from prototype through integration. You will assemble and troubleshoot test racks, perform benchtop and integrated testing, and support environmental and system-level test campaigns with thorough documentation.

You will work with test engineers to debug anomalies, execute rework, fabricate harnesses and RF assemblies, and maintain a well-run lab.

Competenze

• 5+ years as electronics technician, test technician, or specialist on complex hardware.
• Proficient with Ohm's Law, DC power supplies, and multimeters.
• Experience with SMT and through-hole soldering/rework, including fine-pitch work.
• Familiar with basic machine shop equipment such as sanders, grinders, saws, and hand tools.

Mansioni

• Build, wire, and troubleshoot test racks, fixtures, and test setups.
• Perform benchtop and integrated testing following procedures and requirements.
• Execute SMT and through-hole solder rework; fabricate harnesses/coax assemblies.
• Support integration and environmental testing with calibration and traceability.
• Summarize test data and preliminary results; assist anomaly investigations.
• Maintain lab readiness with calibrated instrumentation and organized supplies.
• Drive 5S and process improvements to increase throughput and reliability.
• Help develop safe practices for high voltage / high power RF systems.
• Collaborate with test engineers to improve rack maintainability and throughput.

Conoscenze

Ohm's Law

DC power supplies

Multimeters

Soldering / rework

Machine shop basics

Electronics debugging

Reading schematics

Linux command line

RF test fundamentals

Formazione

Associate or bachelor's degree (Physics / Math / Engineering)

Strumenti

Soldering/ rework equipment

Harness fabrication tools

Oscilloscope / spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwood Space in Los Angeles is seeking an Electronics Specialist to build and operate hands-on test infrastructure for rapid hardware iteration from prototype through integration. You will assemble and troubleshoot test racks, perform benchtop and integrated testing, and support environmental and system-level test campaigns with thorough documentation.

You will work with test engineers to debug anomalies, execute rework, fabricate harnesses and RF assemblies, and maintain a well-run lab.