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Avionics Technician (Integration - 1st shift) SpaceX
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Avionics Technician (Integration - 1st shift)
Technicians and Trade Skills | Hawthorne, CA, United States
The Company
SpaceX is a US based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up; including electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engines. Our development and production efforts represent some of the most dynamic and challenging technology and engineering systems in the world.
We pride ourselves on being a meritocracy where employees are defined by their capabilities and contributions, instead of title or tenure. We are actively seeking the best and brightest minds from all industries and technologies to continue to build our world class team.
Our employees thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation and high levels of personal responsibility. At SpaceX we cut through the noise and believe in the essentials of hardcore engineering. We build it, test it, and fly it.
The Job
Avionics Technician (Avionics/Electronics Integration â€" 1st shift)
Responsibilities
- Installs Avionics electronic assemblies, cable harness assemblies, coax cables, antennas, and RF components onto launch vehicles using precision and calibrated hand tools.
- Routes and terminates cable bundles on the vehicle (crimp or solder).
- Prepare and precisely apply adhesives and RTV as directed to assemblies.
- Provides feedback to the engineering team to improve and streamline the integration process.
- Reads and interprets drawings, assembly instructions, electrical wiring diagrams, and other types of build documentation.
- Records work performed on ERP and rework tracking system.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of five years installing and integrating cable harness assemblies preferably in aerospace/space electronics.
- All candidates must complete an assembly/soldering workmanship skill assessment as part of the interview process.
- Must be able to lift and carries 50 pounds, repetitive assembly operations, work on ladders and in elevated and confined work areas, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
- Must be able to work 1st shift on a regular basis, 6am â€" 2:30pm.
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
- Some travel may be required.
- Ability to use MS Office, ERP and related programs.
- Familiarity with ESD sensitive components and associated handling protocols preferred.
- Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment.
- Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and high accuracy.
- Ability to correctly and efficiently operate various hand tools and electronic assembly tools.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow build documentation.
- Ability to distinguish colors is required.
- Work on ladders and elevated surfaces and work areas with limited access.
Preferred skills
- Associates Degree preferred, high school diploma required
- NASA Certified to NASA-STD-8739.4 Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, Harnesses and Wiring preferred.
- Ability to use MS Office, ERP and related programs.
- Familiarity with ESD sensitive components and associated handling protocols preferred.
SpaceX offers one of the best environments in the world for employees to learn, build real working systems and tackle exciting challenges every day. We operate in a fun, casual work environment and have great benefits including: competitive salary, stock options, medical/dental insurance and free gym memberships. By joining the SpaceX team, you are not just a part of history, you are making it.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resource Department at (310) 363-6000.
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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
SpaceX
Investors: Founders FundAll Jobs: at SpaceX
| Web Site: | www.spacex.com |
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| Headquarters: | 12301 Crenshaw Boulevard Hawthorne, CA 90250 United States |
| Industry: | Industrial |
