Test Technician (Swarm) at SpaceX
Mountain View, CA, United States
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.
TEST TECHNICIAN (SWARM)
SpaceX acquired IoT satellite developer Swarm (http://https/swarm.space/) in 2021 and the team is continuing to grow. Our mission is to connect people and devices from anywhere in the world at the lowest cost.
Swarm has developed the world's smallest two-way communication satellites. Through our constellation we provide low-bandwidth, low-cost connectivity to return data from anywhere on Earth, focusing on regions without cell or WiFi coverage. Our unique economics make Swarm's network, ground hardware, and web platform accessible at the industry's lowest costs to deliver maximum value to customers. Swarm provides IoT tracking and data return services for industrial/sensor networks, particularly those in the maritime shipping, agriculture, energy, and ground transportation industries.
As a Test Technician on the Swarm team, you will support our leadership and engineering teams and help manage the day-to-day of our R&D and testing efforts. You should be a self-starter who is organized, efficient, and enthusiastic about joining a growing startup environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform manufacturing test workflows and quality control checks to validate device hardware and software
Use a wide range of test equipment including establishing and maintaining specialized test setups
Implement and proactively improve Production Test SOPs as an ongoing job function
Troubleshoot and rework devices with assistance from on-site and remote engineering teams
Cross-train with the production and operations teams to assist and maintain proficiency with all lab processes and systems
Assist with hardware builds for all of Swarm's products
Lead general lab organization and cleanups, and errands as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of hands-on experience in a lab or manufacturing/production environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree in an engineering discipline
Understanding of basic electrical circuitry
Computer skills - competency with MS Office Suite, Linux or Python desired
Some experience in aerospace, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environments is highly desirable
Ability to read electro-mechanical schematics to accomplish checkouts
Experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and soldering equipment
Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical manuals and reports
Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees
Experience with optimization of test processes
Strong team working skills
Excellent attention to detail
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Both 1st shift and 2nd shift hours are available
Nominal hours for 1st shift are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nominal hours for 2nd shift are 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
