Electronics Technician (Falcon Test)

SpaceX•McGregor, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

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. ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (FALCON TEST) SpaceX technicians work in a fast-paced environment, supporting a variety of propulsion and structural systems tests. The Electronics Technician will provide technical expertise in the areas of instrumentation and data acquisition hardware in support of our launch vehicles and spacecraft.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certification
2+ years of experience working with at least one of the following instrumentation: resistance temperature devices (RTDs), silicon diode temperature devices, strain gages, load cells, displacement transducers, pressure transducers, oscilloscopes, multimeters (experience from a 2+ year technical college program counts)

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Wheatstone bridge theory, ability to apply ohms law, and an understanding of DC electronics
Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or related field
Operational knowledge of an oscilloscope & multi-meter, soldering wires & connectors, operation of various crimping tools, wire stripping, ohm’s law, continuity testing, pinning out a military-type connector, routing & tie wrapping cables, drilling & tapping holes, and building junction boxes
System-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action
Knowledge of signal conditioning concepts for various types of sensors, including the following: thermocouple types K, S, and E; TC bonding concepts: resistance weld-on and adhesive bond-on types; TC probes through thermowell sheaths; cold junction compensation concepts
Background should include experience with the following devices: DC power supplies; DC-DC convertors; heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, proper strain relief concepts
Working knowledge of transducers, operational amplifiers, and the knowledge of measurement techniques for temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration, and the application strain gages are also highly desired
Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies
Intermediate skill level using Windows Operating systems
Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote)

Responsibilities

Perform complex technical assignments involving instrumentation and data acquisition/processing systems
Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors
Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs
Complete necessary instrumentation of test stands, wiring, and data acquisition systems
Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
Perform layout and wiring of electrical panels
Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electrical and electronic units, assemblies, components, parts, equipment, and systems
Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments such as ohmmeters and sequential continuity checkers
Maintain, calibrate, configure, monitor, test, troubleshoot, install, and repair instrumentation, process controls, data acquisition systems, and electrical systems
Analyze results of calibrations and processed data and assist in the interpretation of test data
Investigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrumentation or system malfunctions
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments
Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment
Configure the data acquisition hardware
Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components and record effects on unit performance
Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment