SR. Technician - Technician - Space Technologies - Boulder

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.

We are looking for a technician to support engineering teams on cutting edge research, maintain laboratory infrastructure, and assist in the assembly, integration, and test of hardware projects, including space flight hardware.

• 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.

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory space and equipment, including the purchase of lab consumables and tools and ensuring safety of the laboratories.
• Work with contamination control engineering on incoming inspection of parts and cleaning and processing parts.
• Support Engineering staff by 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of basic computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with Solid Works and LabVIEW, or ability to be trained.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with setup and usage of standard laboratory test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and ability to build engineering level cables, adapters, assemblies, and boards with engineering level soldering.
• 2 years of experience reading and understanding mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals. Familiarity with standard lab test equipment including oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other measurement equipment.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment.

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado.

Location:

Boulder, Colorado. Salary Range: $17.56 - $35.89 per hour.