Flight Assembly Technician

Job Description

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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. xhyhwjd
• Hands-on machinist experience for manufacturing test fixtures is preferred.