Technician IV

JOB DESCRIPTION:Technician IV
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED 
Pay Information Hourly Range: $35.07/hr-$45.39/hr

What You’ll Do: • Perform the following tasks utilizing engineering drawings, test procedures, and work instructions: • Perform box-level integration, ESTE/GSE certifications, vibration testing, thermal testing, TVAC testing, PWA testing, post-delivery activities, troubleshooting, rack configuration changes, and setup and execution of various test procedures • Perform DMM continuity checks and Cirris testing on a variety of cable assemblies • Assemble flight/EDU hardware (PWA and box-level) meeting IPC/WHMA-A-610 Space Addendum, J-STD-001, or like standards • Assemble test cables and ESTE/GSE meeting IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum, J-STD-001, or like standards • Identify and troubleshoot hardware problems associated with product design or workmanship issues • Execute standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements for electronics hardware testing • Conduct assignments and produce desired results in an efficient and effective manner, paying close attention to cost, schedule, and consideration for the manufacturability and reuse of hardware • Measure/record test data and recognize/report out of tolerance conditions • Mate/demate various types of connector interfaces • Perform continuity checks on wiring, connectors, and components where required • Perform power-on and operational systems checks • Perform installation and troubleshooting of test cables with minimum supervision Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. • May access other facilities in various weather conditions. Required

Education, Experience, & Skills • High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years or more related experience. • Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. • In addition to the typical educational and experience requirements, a demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and exhibit skills and competencies of the grade level should be considered • Proficiency in using test instruments such as DMMs, digital oscilloscopes, function generators, programmable power supplies, and ability to operate various types of test software • Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical installation/manufacturing engineering drawings, schematics, wire lists, and familiar with documenting red line changes to the engineering drawings with minimum supervision • Proficiency in testing complex PWAs and box-level flight/EDU hardware • Proficiency in fabricating and reworking hardware in either production or development settings using build documents and assembly drawings (e.g., cables, chassis, 19” rack assemblies, test aids, etc. • Ability to generate daily/weekly status updates informing program(s) of work accomplished, roadblocks, remaining items to complete, and expected completion timeframe(s). • Ability to operate as test conductor using software/test scripts for sending commands and monitoring telemetry • Ability to complete required training and maintain internal certifications • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company; interact with others in order to create a positive and productive work environment • Experienced in ESD, safety, and flight hardware handling protocols • Must possess theoretical knowledge and understanding of electrical, digital, analog, power, and FPGA electronics • Must possess comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, etc.) • Must possess normal color vision; sight correction to 20/20 • Must possess effective written, verbal, and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of program personnel and management is required • Must be able to test and troubleshoot down to the component level • Must be able to comply with all safety standards • Must be able to comply with tool control and FOD procedures