Avionics Development Technician

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.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.