SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Space Technologies - Boulder, Colorado at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we are helping to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe. By joining our team, you will received an additional $500.00 in your first paycheck (minus applicable taxes)!

Objectives of this Role:

• Apply your knowledge and experience to directly support engineering teams on cutting edge research.
• Support the laboratory infrastructure for SwRI in Boulder, CO.
• Assist in the assembly, integration, and test of space flight hardware.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory space and laboratory equipment, including the purchase of lab consumables and tools and ensure safety of the laboratories.
• Work with contamination control engineering on incoming inspection of parts and cleaning and processing parts.
• Support Engineering staff by assisting with coordinating labs with building facilities and staff to support maintenance, upgrades, equipment delivery, etc with all relevant parties.
• Build and test harnesses and boards, including NASA crimping and wiring, NASA soldering, NASA staking and conformal coating.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of 1+ years of related work experience for those with an Associates degree.
• 2+ years: Related work experience for those without an Associates degree. Attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Basic Computer skills, e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Basic familiarity with SolidWorks, LabView or ability to be trained on basic technician functions of LabView and SolidWorks.
• Ability to work with setup and usage of standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools. Ability to build engineering level cables, adaptors, assemblies and boards and perform engineering level soldering tasks.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals; Familiarity with standard lab test equipment including: oscilloscopes, voltmeters and other measurement equipment to perform engineering support functions.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.