AVIONICS DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN
The Avionics Core Technician Team (ACT) is looking for an experienced Development Technician to design, document, build, and maintain a variety of hardware supporting HITL, Hardware Dev, Test, EEE, and EMI engineering teams across all vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, and test fixtures
- Design and build electrical harnessing to be used in acceptance test and qualification of flight avionics
- Perform rework on PCBAs
- Design and document test systems and wiring diagrams based on engineer-selected test equipment and provided design intent
- Interpret engineering documentation and provide feedback to support completion of designs and documentation
- Read, interpret, and work from assembly procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, and mechanical drawings
- Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on-time delivery of all work
- Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production runs
- Support execution of qualification test campaigns by setting up tests and running software under engineering direction
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g., DMMs, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, DAQs, etc.)
- Associate's degree
- Strong Skillset in Warpdrive
- Experience debugging and root-causing failures on printed circuit boards
- Experience in a fast-paced environment working with flight or development hardware
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
- Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
- Experience with PCBA soldering including soldering down to 0402 packages and high-density ICs, jumper install, and dead bugging
- Experience manufacturing and troubleshooting test systems with guidance
- Experience with Atlassian tools including SVN, Confluence, and JIRA
- Basic knowledge of electronics theory and principles (e.g., Ohm's Law, power supplies, digital logic)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed. Estimated start time: 1st shift (8 AM)
- Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, repetitive assembly operations, and lifting/carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to distinguish colors is required
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Avionics Development Technician/Level 1: $24.00 - $31.00/hour
Avionics Development Technician/Level 2: $28.00 - $37.00/hour
Avionics Development Technician/Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.