Engineering Development Lab Technician

Bastion Technologies•Pasadena, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Development Lab Technician will support projects in Pasadena, California, as part of the NASA/JPL MASS Subcontract. The position supports the JPL Components and Parts Engineering Organization by conducting and documenting testing activities involving the assembly, disassembly, programming, fabrication, testing, calibration, measurement, maintenance, repair, and modification of electronic, mechanical, optical, and electromechanical systems, circuitry, cabling, and components. Work may also include specialized test equipment, including automated test equipment, and the modification, maintenance, and certification of laboratory facilities and equipment. The position is onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Some travel may be required, and schedules may change according to position requirements or customer needs. All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and pre-employment drug screening, and must participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screening. Some positions require clearance and an extensive background verification process. Bastion describes its work environment as generally office-based, with inside or outside work possible depending on the task. The company emphasizes safety, business ethics, integrity, professionalism, teamwork, and employee development.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required because of the sensitivity of customer-related information.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of recent, related work experience.
Understanding of work techniques for testing electronic components, electronic assemblies, and cabling.
Ability to read and comprehend drawings, schematics, and assembly or test instructions.
Experience working with engineering and solving moderate problems.
Ability to work with a microscope.
Ability to take responsibility and ownership of one's work.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Team-oriented approach, strong work ethic, effective verbal and written communication with internal and external customers, and ability to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
Organizational and time-management skills; ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules for peak periods and surge requirements.
Ability to maintain regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule.
Ability to pass a national agency check and pre-employment drug screening and participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cleanroom and ESD procedures and practices.
Demonstrated experience applying and mixing polymeric adhesives, potting materials, and conformal coating materials.
Demonstrated experience with fabrication standards for printed wiring electronic assemblies, cables, and harnesses.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and populate printed wiring board test assemblies.
Hand solder electrical components and connectors, perform pin crimping, and work with cabling.
Perform repetitive and non-repetitive test operations and learn techniques specific to the JPL environment.
Support lead engineers and technicians in radiation and analysis laboratories and environmental test areas.
Work collaboratively with peers and customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.