Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Avionics EMI Test Technician | SpaceX

Avionics EMI Test Technician

Overview:

Our rapid growth has created an opportunity to add Avionics EMI Test Technicians to support Avionics Engineering, Production, and Test Teams to produce, test, and integrate hardware for our Falcon 9 launch vehicle and our Dragon spacecraft.

Under direction of Engineering, Production, and Test, the EMI Test Technician tests avionics hardware in accordance with verbal instructions and written documentation

Responsibilities:

  • Perform MIL-STD-1541, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464 testing of avionics components of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle and the Dragon spacecraft.
  • Read, interpret and work from free-form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes.
  • Independently fabricate harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies and test fixtures; soldering skills required. Understand and build circuits.
  • Operate a spectrum analyzer, VNA, power meter, high-power amplifier, and oscilloscope.
  • Perform antenna measurements.
  • Operate LabView and TILE; programming experience a plus.
  • Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner.
  • Troubleshoot independently with minimum direction
  • Follow written Test Procedures and Quality best practices
  • Support engineers and Test Management with confidence.
  • Use computer to record work performed on shop floor management system (ERP) as well as use email (MS Outlook).
  • Think creatively; question the status quo, while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience performing MIL-STD-1541, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464 testing of avionics components
  • Demonstrated experience fabricating harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Demonstrated soldering, circuit building and test fixture developing skills.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to read, interpret and follow:
  • Schematics, engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists.
  • Cable Harnesses: wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts lists.
  • Mechanical Assemblies: mechanical drawings and parts lists.
  • Experience preferred in fast-paced test environment with flight hardware
  • Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast paced work environment.
  • Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering and Production.
  • Associates Degree required. An equivalent combination of relevant experience and education is acceptable.
  • Proficient with computers
  • Ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs.
  • Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, SpaceX hires only U.S. citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents.

Additional Requirements:
Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position. Ability to lift 50-60 lbs is required. Ability to distinguish colors and pass a vision test: 20-50 far vision, 20-20 near vision, is required.

ITAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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