Mechanical and Electrical Technician

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

2d•$45,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our Civil and Commercial Space Division. The Civil & Commercial Space Division is at the forefront of scientific research and space exploration. We equip major Government and commercial missions with calibrated state-of-the-art sensors and satellites. We also provide world-class AI&T technologies and mission management. Our projects include challenges across planetary science, Earth observation, heliophysics, and astrophysics. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in space and contributes to monumental scientific discoveries.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
High School graduate, GED, or some higher education
Must be self-motivated, dependable, and detail oriented with the ability to see projects through from start to finish
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to identify and work through problems that may arise
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work with other team members for completion of required tasks
Must be able to perform physical activities which require considerable use of arms, legs and moving entire body, such as climbing (i.e., to access large chambers), lifting (approximately 50 lbs.), balancing, walking, stopping, and handling of materials
Must be able to spend substantial time standing
Ability to utilize visual acuity or reasonable accommodations and finger dexterity to work with small parts
Ability to utilize hearing or reasonable accommodation to diagnose audible machine issues (i.e., pitch change, valve closure, end mil break)

Nice To Haves

Certified to: IPC- J-STD-001 requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies
Certified to: NASA 8739.4 workmanship standard crimping, interconnecting cables, harnesses and wiring – OR - IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements and acceptance for cable/wire harness assemblies
Applicable higher education or technical training

Responsibilities

Assembly and test of small, intricate mechanical assemblies
Support electrical integration and test activities as needed
Experience working in a cleanroom or with minimizing contamination during assembly
Experience with environmental testing including thermal vacuum chambers and vibration testing