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Avionics Integration & Test Technician (Starship) – Night Shift

Starbase, TX
Full Time On-site

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Read, interpret, and work from released schematics and drawings as well as from uncontrolled documentation. Interpret design intent and provide feedback to engineering to complete documentation
  • Perform validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks
  • Perform integration on a full system suite of electronics to include on-vehicle, ground segment, and ground support applications
  • Document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
  • Assemble and repair high quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components
  • Support the development of avionics hardware and procedural improvements via design, test, fabrication, and work instruction efforts. Self-monitor progress and achieve on time delivery of all work

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies
  • 1+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g. DMMs, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, DAQs, etc.)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industry
  • Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments
  • Prior or current IPC-A-620, NASA 8739-4, J-STD-001, or SpaceX AV1200-4 certifications
  • Basic knowledge of electronics theory and principles
  • Experience drafting or modeling in a 3D environment
  • Experience using schematic capture applications
  • Experience with Atlassian tools including Confluence and JIRA
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
  • Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work night shift: 5:45PM - 5:45AM
  • Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
  • Ability to work at elevated heights.
  • Some traveling will be necessary - 10%
  • Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
  • Sit: Up to 10 hours per day
  • Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
  • Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
  • Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 3 hours per day
  • Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
  • Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 30 minutes or less per day
  • Candidate must be capable of safely working with high voltage and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
  • Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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