Technical Specialist Senior

About the role

We build and test classified and unclassified spacecrafts. You will work with integration of bus level, optic or component level spacecrafts through Integration Test, and Environmental Testing. These tests will require operations using Digital multimeters, O-Scopes and ESD testing equipment. Comfortability of working elevated and in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Work under limited supervision alongside engineering team.
• Routine work requires no instruction.
• General instructions given for new assignments.
• Errors may be difficult to detect and would normally result in loss of customer business, material or equipment to resolve.
• Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contacts outside own organization. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.
• Apply basic computer skills to input and access data via computer interface.
• Perform other duties as necessary, comprising of reading schematics and test procedure's including but not limited to editing and writing new procedures.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 8 years or more related experience.
• A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
• An electronics background or related degree to effectively support electronic test operations.
• Versatile and contribute well to high-energy team environments.
• Ability to independently operate Frequency analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, O-scopes, Power supplies, Multi-Meters, and data acquisition monitoring devices.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, specifications, notes, and wire lists.
• The ability to be trained and obtain specialized certifications required to perform the assembly and fabrication operations.
• (Clean room, ESD, FOD, Crane, Solder, Slicing, Crimping, J-STD, IPC-610/620)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise them in a technical environment.
• A good mechanical aptitude, with solid dexterity and hand/eye coordination to work with hand tools.
• Basic computer skills required, along with ability to understand programming and code.
• Self-starter, ambitious, and conscientious very high attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment, tooling and fixtures.

Qualifications

• Aerospace, spacecraft, instrument, sub-assembly, experience is very beneficial.
• Environmental testing experience e.g., Vibration, Thermal Vacuum, EMI, Acoustic is very beneficial.
• Enhanced performance skills in various flight component test operations is desired.
• Ability to read and write schematics and test procedures.

Skills

• Electronics background or related degree.
• Ability to operate Frequency analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, O-scopes, Power supplies, Multi-Meters, and data acquisition monitoring devices.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, specifications, notes, and wire lists.
• Ability to read and write schematics and test procedures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $87260 - $139617

Schedule

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.

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.