Engineering Technician ( Gilbert, AZ ) 15372 and 15375
12 month Contract
US Citizenship Required
Pay rate: $25 - 33 /hr W2
Engineering Technician on the Integration & Test (I&T) of Spacecraft. This role involves performing a variety of duties assisting engineers in mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, fabrication, testing, modification, and assembly of spacecraft and support equipment.
Responsibilities:
Assembly & Fabrication to include the following areas:
Perform mechanical assembly, wire harnessing, and soldering.
Apply epoxy bonding and polymeric applications for spaceflight hardware.
Utilize precision torque techniques for fastener installations.
Equipment & Process Management:
Maintain work areas in compliance with ESD, FOD, and 5S standards.
Perform calibration and preventative maintenance of electronic equipment.
Support discrepancy documentation and resolution.
Utilize software tools such as Solumina MES, TipQA, Windchill, and CREO View.
Integration & Test Support to include the following areas:
Lead test configuration setups.
Set up, troubleshoot, and repair Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), including test racks and desktop equipment.
Assist in cable design and test configuration development.
Navigate and execute test scripts in Maestro and AstroRT environments.
Verify completion of testing events and associated documentation.
Support critical/hazardous operations as needed.
Basic Qualifications for Engineering Technician - Integration and Test:
High School Diploma (or technical training equivalent) and 2-4 years of related experience as a Mechanical or Manufacturing Technician, or equivalent.
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
Hands-on experience with aerospace equipment, harness build, and soldering.
Knowledge of electrical measurements (AC/DC, resistance), voltage circuitry, and troubleshooting techniques.
Understanding of clean room operations and spacecraft handling protocols.
Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks such as sanding or scrubbing over long periods of time.
Must be able to work flexible shifts, including 2nd and 3rd shift schedules, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Ability to wear and perform work in a N95 or higher quality respirator.
Preferred Qualifications for Engineering Technician - Integration and Test:
Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers.
Working knowledge of standard design components: filters, couplers, splitters, amplifiers, etc.
Familiarity with cryogenic test systems: dilution Refrigeration, 4 Kelvin cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium emersion.