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AVIONICS DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN - 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mechanical and electrical assembly of satellite components, and subassemblies
• Install surface mount, through hole, and mechanical components on printed circuits boards (PCBA)
• Operate automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance
• Operate light equipment such as drills, custom build tooling, crimpers, presses, etc.
• Help develop and perfect production workstations and processes
• Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained workspace
• Ensure product quality and conformance to design requirements
• Maintain consumable supply inventory
• Assist engineers with development build ups or tear downs
• Functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, test execution, and teardown

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of mechanical, electrical, and/or PCBA experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list
• Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or aviation/aerospace manufacturing company
• Experience with electrical wiring
• IPC and/or JSTD certification including IPC610, IPC 7711/7722, or JSTD-001
• Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This a 2nd shift position working from 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the 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, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.