Avionics Test Technician (Space Simulation Test Lab) - 2nd Shift
About The Position
SpaceX is hiring an Avionics Test Technician for its Space Simulation Test Lab. The technician performs acceptance and qualification testing of flight hardware, operates environmental test equipment, and uses electronic test equipment and data-acquisition systems to evaluate component performance. The role also involves setting up test fixtures, documenting work and results, supporting engineers with test procedures and troubleshooting, assisting with production-process development and efficiency projects, and maintaining test equipment. The position is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM, with overtime and weekends as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or military environment.
- Willingness to work second shift, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
- Ability to perform repetitive assembly operations and grasp, stand, lift, bend, pull, push, stoop, stretch, and carry.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field.
- Prior experience with thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, and/or shock testing.
- Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or another high-volume operating environment.
- Ability to work with diverse electrical test equipment, including analog, digital, and RF.
- Proficiency with Windows OS.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform acceptance (ATP) and qualification (QTP) testing of flight hardware and document results clearly, precisely, and completely.
- Program and operate environmental test chambers and/or vibration shakers.
- Use basic and advanced electronic test equipment and test racks/DAQs to run performance tests on parts.
- Use mechanical hand tools and torque wrenches to set up parts on test fixtures.
- Record work performed in the shop-floor management system (ERP).
- Monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on-time delivery.
- Assist design engineers with developing and documenting test procedures.
- Work with design engineers to troubleshoot failures of parts and test equipment.
- Assist with developing production processes for first-time production runs.
- Assist with area efficiency and 5S improvement projects.
- Perform preventative maintenance on test equipment and data acquisition systems.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
- Potential discretionary bonuses.
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Various other discounts and perks.
- May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
- Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
