K2 Space Avionics HITL & Test Technician responsible for building and maintaining hardware-in-the-loop test assets for satellite subsystems. Own avionics hardware installation, wire harnessing, and test rack fabrication.
Responsibilities
Support full build and maintenance of HITL (Hardware-In-The-Loop) test assets, including installation of avionics hardware, manufacturing and routing of wire harnesses, and fabrication of load simulators
Assemble production test racks for HITL, acceptance testing, and qualification of flight hardware
Follow engineering procedures to perform electrical checkouts such as continuity, discontinuity, and multimeter measurements on components and vehicle systems
Assist design engineering throughout the hardware development and pre-production
stages by supporting specification development, component assembly and process validation testing
Work autonomously and coordinate cross-functionally with various engineering and technician team to meet high pace schedule and quality requirements
Successfully use an array of hand, power, and pneumatic mechanical tools to build fixtures, interfacing panels, and tooling assemblies
Qualification
5+ years of experience assembling1+ years of SMT/through-hole solderingExperience designingExperience performing crimpingAbility to drill and tap holesAbility to create
Required
5+ years of experience assembling, integrating, and testing electronic hardware in the aerospace industry
1+ years of SMT/through-hole soldering, using electronics equipment, and assembling test racks
Demonstrated skill and proficiency in soldering and crimping as well as assembling cable harnesses and connectors
Preferred
IPC Certified for PCB and cable harness rework (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620)
Hand soldering ability that meets IPC J-STD-001
Experience designing, building, and testing electrical assemblies and test fixtures
Experience performing crimping, wire stripping, continuity testing, connector pin outs, and routing and tie wrapping
Ability to drill and tap holes, and use common shop equipment such as drill press, grinders, and band saws
Ability to create, read, review, and redline electrical and test rack schematics
Strong communication skills with ability to communicate hardware and systems problems
Experience developing or writing company specifications and qualifying build methods for production around wire harness, test rack fabrication, and integration
