Flight Assembly Technician

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Scuttlebutt Services, LLC

Flight Assembly Technician

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    San Diego, CA - Hourly Range 32-34


    Job Brief

    The Flight Assembly Technician is responsible for high-level assembly of prototype and spaceflight electronics under the direction of the Production Manager, utilizing applicable preferred certifications and technical expertise to run production equipment.


    Responsibilities

    • Assembles electronic, mechanical, optical, and cable harness assemblies by following detailed work instructions and applicable NASA and IPC workmanship standards.
    • Responsible for operating Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) reflow machine.
    • Processes and operates X-Ray machine per project guidelines.
    • Operates Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) machine.
    • Prepares and operates Parylene conformal coating machine.
    • Maintains detailed assembly records according to company and industry standards.
    • Assists hardware engineering in assembly of prototype electronics and cable harnesses, testing, troubleshooting, and mechanical integration.
    • Maintains all required NASA and IPC trainings and recertifications.
    • Performs ESD check-in on a daily basis.
    • Prior to entering assembly, test, storage or development areas within the Camera Systems Group
    • unescorted, receive initial and ongoing annual training in the fundamentals of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)


    Requirements

    • High-School Graduate / GED required. Some college or Trade School / ROP certification desired.
    • Minimum of 3 years of solder assembly experience.
    • Minimum of 5 years of operating experience with either SMT, AOI, Parylene or X-Ray machines.
    • Excellent hand soldering, cable harness assembly, mechanical assembly, documentation, organization, and communication skills.
    • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work closely with each member of a production team.
    • Must be able to read schematics and mechanical drawings and precisely follow detailed written instructions.
    • J-STD-001 certification is required. Space Addendum certification is preferred and is a requirement to perform the position.
    • Polymerics mix and application experienced preferred; will be required to obtain NASA-STD 8739.1 certification.
    • Must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
    • Hands-on machinist experience for manufacturing test fixtures is preferred.