AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
The automation & control systems technician will support the build-up and maintenance of our data and control systems. These systems comprise various data acquisition and control hardware, wiring, interface harnesses, and a wide range of instrumentation. The goal of the data & control systems team is to meet various test requirements to achieve safe, economical, and reliable access to space.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install and terminate wiring to pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs
- Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments such as ohmmeters and voltage calibrators
- Perform work in support of fellow technicians and engineering employees using shop assembly equipment and hand tools
- Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data
- Write, create, and organize work planning documents and instructions
- Generate purchase orders from vendor quotes
- Lead complex and mentally taxing projects with little to no oversight
- Install and modify electrical conveyances, including but not limited to conduit and cable tray
- Install cable and cable assemblies
- Build intricate and complex cable assemblies using Mil-C connectors and contacts
- Troubleshoot AC power distribution equipment up to 480VAC
- Build and terminate AC power equipment up to 480VAC
- Build, terminate, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based manufacturing hardware
- Fabricate support structures, enclosures, and conveyances for electrical distribution equipment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of professional experience working with electronic systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate degree in aerospace technology or another technical field
- 2+ years of experience working with instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, flow meters, multimeters, or oscilloscopes
- 2+ years of professional, hands-on experience working with launch site instrumentation
- Experience with ISO 9000, IPC-620, and ICP-610 standards
- Quality inspection experience with harnessing and cables
- Understanding of basic direct current electrical theory
- Experience helping to develop and document procedures
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to design and fabricate simple electrical circuits
- PLC and DAQ programming experience
- Experience with NI Max and Studio 5000
- Proficient with the use of power tools (e.g., hand drills, grinders, band saws, vacuums, and impact drivers)
- Proficient with use of hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, screw drivers, brooms, flush cuts, and wrenches)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Ability to work at elevated heights - up to 300 ft. with proper PPE
- Ability to work in extreme environments – heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed
