SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Space Technologies - Boulder, CO

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

Who We Are

As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe.

Role

We are looking for a technician to support engineering teams on cutting edge research, maintain laboratory infrastructure, and assist in the assembly, integration, and test of hardware projects, including space flight hardware.

Objectives of this Role

• Apply your knowledge and experience to directly support engineering teams on cutting edge research.
• Support the laboratory infrastructure for SwRI in Boulder, CO.
• Assist in the assembly, integration, and test of hardware projects including space flight hardware.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory space and equipment, including the purchase of lab consumables and tools and ensuring safety of the laboratories.
• Work with contamination control engineering on incoming inspection of parts and cleaning and processing parts.
• Support Engineering staff by coordinating labs with building facilities and staff to support maintenance, upgrades, equipment delivery, etc. with all relevant parties.
• Build and test harnesses and boards, including NASA crimping and wiring, NASA soldering, NASA staking and conformal coating.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of basic computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with SolidWorks and LabVIEW, or ability to be trained.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with setup and usage of standard laboratory test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and ability to build engineering level cables, adapters, assemblies, and boards with engineering level soldering.
• 2 years of experience reading and understanding mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals. Familiarity with standard lab test equipment including oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other measurement equipment.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.

Special Requirements

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado.

Job Locations & Compensation

Location: Boulder, Colorado. Salary Range: $17.56 - $35.89 per hour.