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

Southwest Research Institute; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, CO seeks a Lab Technician to support engineering teams on cutting edge space research projects. You’ll help assemble, integrate, and test hardware, including space-flight hardware, while maintaining laboratory spaces and safety.

You’ll work with contamination control and engineering staff to coordinate labs, inspect parts, and manage lab equipment and tools. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with SolidWorks and LabVIEW or ability to be trained.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals; use standard lab equipment and hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory space and equipment, including purchasing lab consumables and tools; ensure safety of laboratories.
• Coordinate with contamination control engineering on part inspection, cleaning and processing.
• Support engineering staff by coordinating labs with facilities and staff for maintenance, upgrades, and equipment delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

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.

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 laboratory equipment, including the purchase of lab consumables and tools and ensure safety of the laboratories.
• Work with contamination control engineering on incoming inspection of parts and cleaning and processing parts.
• Support Engineering staff by assisting with 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:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years: Basic Computer skills, e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Basic familiarity with SolidWorks, LabView or ability to be trained on basic technician functions of LabView and SolidWorks.
• 2 years: Work with setup and usage of standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools. Ability to build engineering level cables, adaptors, assemblies and boards and perform engineering level soldering tasks.
• 2 years: Read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals. Familiarity with standard lab test equipment including: oscilloscopes, voltmeters and other measurement equipment to perform engineering support functions.
• Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment.

Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado.

Job Locations:

Boulder, Colorado

Salary Range:

$17.56 - $35.89

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.