| Location | Houston, Texas |
Responsibilities:
Perform work based on sketches, engineering drawings, and schematics.
Follow steps documented in procedures, task performance sheets, discrepancy report interim dispositions, procedures and WADs.
Obtain certifications for and remain proficient in the following:
Surface Mount Soldering
Thru-Hole Soldering
Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, harnesses and Wiring
Conformal Coating and Staking
Electrostatic Discharge Control
Lithium Battery Handling
Foreign Object Debris Control
Perform printed circuit board assembly and repair which includes assembly cleanliness verification, demoisturization, masking/de-masking and conformal coating.
Perform Cable and harness fabrication, assembly, and repair.
Perform Electromechanical fabrication, assembly and repair.
Perform other electromechanical assembly operations such as but not limited to soldering, crimping, staking, swaging, torqueing, marking.
Perform Flight Hardware builds in a Flight Hardware production lab.
Modify and repair commercial off-the-shelf hardware.
Conduct parts and calibrated tools inventory and perform other laboratory duties as required.
Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area and adhere to laboratory policies.
Coach and mentor lesser skilled technicians.
Work after hours and/or weekends as required.
Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Required Skills:
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area
Knowledge of reading and understanding Electronic Engineering Fabrication Drawings
Knowledge of reading an understanding detailed Electronic Fabrication Procedures
Working knowledge of ESD, FOD and controlled stock handling practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of an Electromechanical Laboratory environment and its Safety Procedures.
Ability to solder through hole and SMT at the advanced level.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Strong organization skills.
Strong problem solving abilities.
Performs highly skilled work at the advanced level.
Ability to work with tight deadlines and cope under pressure.
Ability to undertake work at client site.
Ability to work independently with little oversight.
Preferences:
Handling of NASA flight hardware.
Knowledge of quality inspection processes
Previous experience and/or training in wire cable harness and crimping technician, conformal coating & staking technician polymetric application, ESD control, Lithium Battery Handling, IPS/Including Space, and torque and safety wire is preferred but not required.