Engineering Development Lab Technician (BT-26214)

Bastion Technologies•La Cañada Flintridge, CA

4d•$60,000 - $110,000•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 across a variety of technical tasks. These tasks include assembling, disassembling, programming, fabricating, testing, calibrating, measuring, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electronic, mechanical, optical, and electromechanical systems, circuitry, cabling, and components. The work also includes specialized test equipment, including automated test equipment, and the modification, maintenance, and certification of laboratory facilities and equipment. The position is onsite and follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Some travel may be required. Schedules may change based on position requirements or customer needs. The work is generally in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to 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.
Experience reading and understanding drawings, schematics, and assembly or test instructions; 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.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
Good organization and time-management skills, and ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules for peak periods and surge requirements.
Must be able to pass a national agency check and a pre-employment drug screen, and participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings; some positions require clearance and extensive background verification.
Team-player mindset, strong work ethic, and culture-oriented approach.
Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule.

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 labs and environmental test areas.
Work with peers in a team environment and interface with customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.