Electromagnetic Effects Test Technician

Hawthorne, CAfull time

On Site

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H1B: no

SpaceX Electromagnetic Effects Test Technician at SpaceX responsible for ensuring avionics hardware performance in harsh electromagnetic environments through testing and analysis. Build and run lab test setups including high-voltage and vacuum arc tests and troubleshoot electronics hardware.

Responsibilities

Support engineers with standardized testing, root cause analysis and R&D projects
Set up, run, and tear down high-voltage arc tests, including tests in vacuum chambers
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-voltage power supplies and vacuum systems (pumps, gauges, feedthroughs, leak checks)
Build, wire, and integrate test racks from layout drawings and wiring diagrams, including rack-mount instruments, power distribution, patch panels, interlocks, and cable management, using grounding and bonding practices that keep measurement noise low
Check out racks before releasing them to test: continuity, isolation, ground bond, power-on, and instrument communication
Run automated test sequences, monitor results, and determine whether a failure comes from the unit under test, the fixture, or the script
Record test data in a consistent format with serial numbers, configuration, and timestamps, and produce quick plots and summaries for engineers
Read, interpret, and work from free-form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes
Troubleshoot electronics hardware using equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and soldering equipment to determine root cause of failures
Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction
Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses and test fixtures from conceptual drawings
Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, equipment calibration, lab consumables, JHAs, and safety procedures, including high-voltage and vacuum safety practices

Qualification

Creative approach to problem solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience fabricating test fixtures, harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, equipment racks, and/or control panels

Preferred

Experience operating and troubleshooting pressurized/vacuum systems (pumps, gauges, leak checking)
Experience working safely around high-voltage or high-current test equipment, including lockout/tagout
Experience building and wiring equipment racks or electrical control panels
Experience with automated test sequences, data acquisition hardware, and oscilloscopes
Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses, including soldering, crimping, and connector assembly; IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 certification a plus
Strong hands-on skillset and comfortable with basic tools and electro-mechanical tasks
Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional troubleshooting skills and engineering fundamentals
Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering drawings, and schematics