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SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Space Technologies - Boulder, CO
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What they do
An Engineering Test Technician troubleshoots, repairs and maintains engineering equipment. Assists in refining and developing test processes. Fabricates equipment and tooling as required.
$71,890 / year median in Colorado
+5% projected growth
Job Description
SR. TECHNICIAN
- TECHNICIAN
- Space Technologies
- Boulder, CO at Southwest Research Institute
SR. TECHNICIAN
- TECHNICIAN
- Space Technologies
- Boulder, CO at Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado Posted in 10 days ago. $17.56
- $35.
89 per hour
Who We Are:
As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe. 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 hardware projects including 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. 2 years: 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. 2 years: 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. 2 years: 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. Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment.
Special Requirements:
Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado.
Job Locations:
Boulder, Colorado Salary Range:
$17.56
- $35.
89 For more information about this division, visit the Solar System Science & Exploration home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance