Senior Spacecraft Lab Technician — Assembly & Test

Southwest Research Institute; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 24,190 - 49,442; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a technician to support engineering teams on innovative research within space science. The position involves maintaining laboratory infrastructure, assisting in hardware assembly, and conducting testing of space flight hardware.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and at least 2 years of experience with laboratory equipment and tools. This role offers a competitive hourly rate between $17.56 and $35.89.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of basic computer skills.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with laboratory test equipment and tools.
• 2 years of experience reading mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory space and equipment.
• Support engineering staff by coordinating labs for maintenance.
• Build and test harnesses and boards including NASA specifications.

Skills

Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with SolidWorks and LabVIEW

Ability to build engineering level cables and assemblies

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard laboratory test equipment

Hand tools and power tools

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a technician to support engineering teams on innovative research within space science. The position involves maintaining laboratory infrastructure, assisting in hardware assembly, and conducting testing of space flight hardware.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and at least 2 years of experience with laboratory equipment and tools. This role offers a competitive hourly rate between $17.56 and $35.89.