Electromagnetic Effects Test Technician

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of our fast-paced Electromagnetic Effects team, you will be responsible for ensuring avionics hardware performance through some of the harshest and varied electromagnetic environments imaginable. In order to ensure maximum reliability in a electromagnetic environments, the Electromagnetic Effects team performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the component, board, unit and subsystem levels with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of rocket and spacecraft hardware and electronics. As one of the few teams required to interface with the design, manufacturing, integration, and mission operations teams we play a critical role in the development of our systems as we advance our efforts towards broadband satellite internet and safe, reliable, inexpensive, and innovative access to space with the fundamental goal of expanding human space exploration capabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience fabricating test fixtures, harnesses and/or electro-mechanical assemblies
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to distinguish colors
Willing to work overtime hours and weekends to support critical project and mission milestones
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating and troubleshooting pressurized/vacuum systems
Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
Strong hands-on skillset and comfortable with basic tools and electro-mechanical tasks
Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional troubleshooting skills and engineering fundamentals
Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering drawings, and schematics
Able to program simple scripts in python for test logging and control
Experience in research and development or fast-paced technical products
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to navigate and manipulate files
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while operating in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules
Ability to take project goal inputs and work toward the end-goal beyond individual task assignments
Ability to be self-directed/motivated
Ability to read and interpret schematics (engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists), cable harnesses (wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts lists), and mechanical assemblies (mechanical drawings and parts lists)
Experience with autotest/test sequences

Responsibilities

Support engineers with standardized testing, root cause analysis and R&D projects
Read, interpret, and work from free-form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes
Troubleshoot electronics hardware using equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and soldering equipment to determine root cause of failures
Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction
Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses and test fixtures from conceptual drawings
Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, equipment calibration, lab consumables, JHAs, and safety procedures

Benefits

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, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave