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

Southwest Research Institute; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, CO is seeking a technician to support engineering teams on space hardware projects. You will build harnesses, test boards, calibrate lab equipment, and coordinate with facilities for maintenance and upgrades.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years of lab experience, familiarity with SolidWorks or LabVIEW, and ability to read drawings. This is a Boulder-based assignment with a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years: Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic familiarity with SolidWorks, LabVIEW or training.
• 2 years: Experience with standard lab test equipment and tools.
• Ability to build cables and soldering tasks.
• 2 years: Read mechanical/electrical drawings and manuals.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, voltmeters and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory space and equipment.
• Coordinate labs with facilities for maintenance and upgrades.
• Build and test harnesses and boards for space hardware.
• Support engineering staff in parts inspection and delivery coordination.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

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

More Information

For more information about this division, visit the Solar System Science & Exploration home page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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