Senior Space Tech Technician: Hardware & Flight Test

Southwest Research Institute; Boulder (CO); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

First paycheck bonus

Zusammenfassung

Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, CO seeks a skilled technician to directly support engineering teams on cutting-edge space science projects. You will maintain the laboratory space and equipment, assist in assembling, integrating, and testing hardware for space flight applications, and collaborate with local suppliers to keep lists up to date.

The role requires hands-on experience with lab tools, soldering tasks, and reading mechanical/electrical drawings, with strong teamwork and

Qualifikationen

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years: Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with SolidWorks/LabVIEW or ability to be trained.
• 2 years: Setup and use standard lab test equipment, hand and power tools; build cables, adapters, assemblies and boards; perform soldering tasks.
• 2 years: Read and understand mechanical/electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals; use oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other test equipment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory space and equipment, including purchasing lab consumables and tools; ensure lab safety.
• Collaborate with contamination control engineering on incoming inspection and cleaning of parts.
• Advise management on expanding capabilities in a cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate labs with facilities and staff to support maintenance, upgrades, and equipment delivery.
• Build and test harnesses and boards, including NASA crimping and wiring, NASA soldering, NASA staking and conformal coating.
• Work independently and with our engineering team to create and submit drawings, procure parts, perform dimensional inspections, log non-conformances, and follow flight practices.

Kenntnisse

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

Oscilloscopes

Jobbeschreibung

Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, CO seeks a skilled technician to directly support engineering teams on cutting-edge space science projects. You will maintain the laboratory space and equipment, assist in assembling, integrating, and testing hardware for space flight applications, and collaborate with local suppliers to keep lists up to date.

The role requires hands-on experience with lab tools, soldering tasks, and reading mechanical/electrical drawings, with strong teamwork and