Design Development Technician

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spacex

Design Development Technician

Redmond, WA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

    DESIGN DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN 

    The Design Development Technician will be responsible for building and fabrication of spacecraft, test setup and execution of spacecraft and spacecraft hardware development tests, assembly of complex mechanisms, and rework of engineering development units. The technician will work directly with engineers, work with engineering drawings and work instructions to accomplish tasks.

    RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    Work closely with engineering groups to achieve the following: 

    • Work closely with engineering to build spacecraft thru verbal requests, free form drawings, detailed blueprints, work instructions and three-dimensional drawings.
    • Setup and perform complex, precision characterization tests, including structural, thermal, optical, and rf measurements.
    • Assemble and rework engineering prototypes.
    • Be able to assemble and rework spacecraft hardware and mechanisms in innovative, highly detailed, high-quality manner.
    • Fabrication of test fixtures to support engineering design and testing.
    • Assist with development of production processes for first time production environment.
    • Meet demanding schedule deadlines in a high quality manner.
    • Comply with ESD standards
    • Comply with FOD sensitive areas and parts.
    • Use computer to record work performed on shop floor management system as well as use of e-mail.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

    • 5+ years of experience as technician in an engineering support role.
    • Previous experience in setting up and operating precision measuring equipment.
    • Previous experience in fine mechanical assembly.
    • Ability to read complex blueprints and assembly procedures.
    • Previous experience designing and fabricating test fixtures.
    • Experience using various types of hand tools, hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools, and precision measuring tools.

    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

    • Spacecraft hardware experience.
    • Demonstrated experience working with in fluid, fast-paced engineering design environment.
    • Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware.
    • Clean room experience.
    • Demonstrated experience and ability to read, interpret and follow:
      • Schematics, engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts list.
      • Cable harnesses: wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts lists.
      • Mechanical assemblies: mechanical drawings and parts lists.
    • Demonstrated experience fabricating harness and electro-mechanical assemblies and prototype development.
    • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production.
    • Proficient with computers and the ability to use Microsoft Office, shop floor management software such as ERP or other related programs.
    • Basic manual machining experience (lathe /vertical mill)
    • Precision hand/match drilling experience.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

    • Able to lift a minimum of 20lbs. unassisted
    • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

    ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

    • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

     

    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, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

    Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.