SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - TVAC Operator

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX seeks a Space Instrumentation Group Technician to operate TVAC chambers, maintain lab equipment, and assist with assembly and testing of spacecraft components. The role requires hands-on experience with vacuum and electronic/mechanical systems, and shift work is required.

You will work alongside mechanical and electrical engineers and scientists to design, fabricate, assemble and test spacecraft sensors and structures, ensuring high-quality lab

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Shift work required.
• 2+ years related experience with electrical and/or electronics and vacuum systems.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, mechanisms, electronics, electro-mechanical systems, test instrumentation, measurement instrumentation, vacuum systems, microscopy, and/or clean rooms.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate thermal vacuum chambers (TVAC) on any shift as required by the project.
• Maintain and upgrade measurement and test instrumentation, facility equipment, vacuum systems, and clean rooms.
• Assist with parts cleaning and other part processing.
• Repair/replace the current equipment, as needed.
• Maintain lab equipment and cleanrooms.
• Operate DS8 and Big Blue TVAC chambers.
• Read, interpret instrumentation signals.
• Work with technicians, engineers, and scientists to design, fabricate, assemble and test spacecraft components and space sensors.
• Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft structures, electro-mechanical devices, mechanisms, and electronics boards.

Skills

Instrumentation signals

Vacuum systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Clean rooms

Microscopy

Test instrumentation

Read instrumentation data

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Who We Are:

The Space Instrumentation Group is composed of mechanical engineers and technicians within the Space Science and Engineering Division at SwRI. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. The Space Instrumentation Group is responsible for the development of spacecraft instrumentation, avionics and electronics for both government and industry.

Objectives of this Role:

• Operate thermal vacuum chambers (TVAC) on any shift as required by the project.
• Maintain and upgrade measurement and test instrumentation, facility equipment, vacuum systems, and clean rooms.
• Assist with parts cleaning and other part processing.
• Repair/replace the current equipment, as needed.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Maintain lab equipment and cleanrooms.
• Operate DS8 and Big Blue TVAC chambers.
• Read, interpret instrumentation signals.
• Work side by side with other technicians, mechanical and electrical engineers, and scientists to design, fabricate, assemble and test spacecraft components and space sensors.
• Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft structures, electro-mechanical devices, mechanisms, and electronics boards.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Shift work required.
• 2+ years: Related experience including working with electrical and/or electronics and vacuum systems.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, mechanisms, electronics, electro-mechanical systems, test instrumentation, measurement instrumentation, vacuum systems, microscopy, and/or clean rooms.
• xhqgsiq A valid/clear driver's license is required.