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How would you like to work for one of the premier Space Aerospace companies in the United States? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on amazing spacecrafts.
We at The Structures Company have an opportunity for you as an Electrical Technician - Propulsion!
This position is out of Mojave, CA
Pay Rate: Up to $48/HR
This position will be responsible for the hands-on development, fabrication, and modification of Hardware-In-The-Loop testing of propulsion avionics components (including Data Acquisition systems, controllers, valves, and test instrumentation) in Spaceship Propulsion.
This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, excellent troubleshooting, and creative problem-solving skills in the field of electronics.
Development test bench setups and fixtures per engineering specification, schematics, and requirements. Assemble electronics for Propulsion Component development, test, and qualification setups. Responsible for fabricating electronic hardware and systems, test & evaluation setups, wiring harnesses, and ground support equipment. Fabricating electrical harnesses to engineering schematics, drawings, and according to appropriate FAA AC 43.13-1B, D.O.D., or NASA standards. Designing, modifying, updating, and maintaining electrical schematics under engineering direction, including release thru Agile, or other configuration management systems. Execute procedures for calibration of electrical instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gages, load cells, etc. Responsible for maintaining calibration records on sensors, data acquisition Instrumentation, & test equipment. Development and modification of electronic control, and indicator panels/boxes per engineering requirements. Specification and installation of strain gages, strain gage amplifiers, and associated hardware per engineering requirements. Specification and installation of accelerometers and associated hardware per engineering requirements. Maintain, modify, and upgrade propulsion test systems, electronics, instrumentation, and electrical harnesses including all documentation. Support integration of electronic test hardware and software, working closely with Test software engineering, test technicians, and development teams. Support pre-hot fire test Rocket Systems Checkouts, Rocket Motor Controller checkouts, Pressurization System Controller Checkouts, etc., to include troubleshooting and problem resolution. Maintain and manage the Propulsion Avionics Laboratory, to include keeping an inventory of supplies, tools, consumables, and equipment. Support rocket motor Production testing, and automation processes as required.
What You Bring Education:
Minimum 2 years of college level education and/or combination of work and education is required Graduated from a technical college, OR other recognized apprenticeship, AND/OR on the job training, MOS experience is required
Experience:
4+ years of relevant aerospace electrical experience is preferred Flight Test, Research & Development experience in Aerospace applications, or Aircraft Line Maintenance avionics experience is a Plus Flight hardware assembly, vehicle electrical integration & testing experience Prior experience controlling high pressure valving, and solenoids, & feedback indications Ability to interpret, create, and modify circuits, harness, and instrumentation schematics Ability to work in a Hazardous environment with High Energetic Materials Familiarity with aerospace electrical standard practices, DMC tooling, soldering, fabrication of simple harnesses and circuits, and D38999 connectors is required Fabrication skills with metal and composites is strongly preferred
Preferred Certifications/Licenses:
Federal Communications Certificate Airframe & Powerplant License, FAA Repairman and/or AET certification preferred. Electronics certifications Current or past certification for NASA-STD-8739.4, NASA-STD-8739.6, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-J-STD-001 or MOS equivalent
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to interpret, create, and modify circuits, harness, and instrumentation schematics Ability to work in a Hazardous environment with High Energetic Materials
Familiarity with aerospace electrical standard practices, DMC tooling, soldering, fabrication of simple harnesses and circuits, and D38999 connectors is required Fabrication skills with metal and composites is strongly preferred
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is the main reason we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests, while also providing industry-leading customer service.
We support the majority of Aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers across the United States.
We have a national medical, dental and vision plan with United Healthcare and we also have a robust 401K offering. In some cases, there is bonus potential, sick pay and holiday pay for those who qualify.
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
