Job Description
Get your mitts on some hardware going to space! You will be involved in nearly all aspects of the inspection, re-work, assembly, and testing of complex electronics, mechanical assemblies, and complete units: from soldering 0201 resistors to dense boards, to inspecting manufacturer compliance and assembly quality, to putting the final bolts in place in a space-destined unit. You will be focused on moving components through the flow from reception, inspection, rework, integration, and test; always with a focus on quality control. As part of the Space Hardware team, you will be expected to provide feedback on your experience dealing with the product in order to implement expedient changes for improvements in build and test.
Position Responsibilities
Mechanical and Electrical assembly of PCBAs into chassis, shield and small electronic assemblies.
PCBA inspection and rework
Specialized component assembly and cleaning
Subsystem (including electro-mechanical assembly) build and test.
Satellite assembly and integrated test support
Quality control and production requirements verification
Component, assembly, and satellite design support for process improvement
Wire harnessing and semi-rigid harness forming
Soldering and de-soldering of through-hole and SMT components
Support adhesive and epoxy application (conformal coat, masking, staking)
Running functional testing on units
Position Requirements
Diploma or Certificate in an Aerospace Technician program or similar
3-5 years of soldering experience
IPC or J-standard soldering certificate or equivalent
3-5 years of experience using mechanical hand tools
Experience working within an ESD controlled environment
Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed technical documents and instructions (schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, PCB layout)
Experience with harness/wire repair (spicing, crimping, stripping, etc.)
Understanding of GD&T symbols and standards
Experience working on integrated circuits and PCBAs
Experience with QC inspection practices, MIL or industry quality standards
High attention to detail and concentration on tasks
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to lift up to 15 kg unassisted
Bonus Points
Experience working in a cleanroom environment
Experience in the aircraft/aviation industry sectors
Understanding of theory behind power, digital, analog circuits
Testing Software programming experience (i.e.: labview)
Experience in a fast-paced work environment, managing a variety of changing tasks